2026 forecast
Everybody's looking ahead to 2026, so this week's Download rounds up the forecasts and advice you need to hit the ground running
by Christy Murdock Jan 5
real estate business
When you show up for the people around you, you build trust, strengthen relationships and earn new opportunities, Amy Corr writes
by Amy Corr Nov 19
morning routines and lead generation
Adaptability and a user-friendly morning routine help ensure you keep your focus and energy high, no matter what comes your way in a day, coach Darryl Davis writes
by Darryl Davis Nov 5
Dozens of tea cups and saucers to represent real estate communication etiquette.
Bookending your conversations with polite greetings and salutations ensures that you’re communicating more effectively while building better relationships
by Christy Murdock Sep 16
A woman working at a computer symbolizing how to set up a new real estate business.
Jessica Souza shares a beginner-friendly roadmap to structure your business, build your team and feel confident in your new role as a self-employed CEO
by Jessica Souza Sep 12
A picture of scissors cutting through a ten-dollar bill to symbolize cutting your real estate marketing spend.
Create a leaner, more efficient real estate business without cutting into your lead generation
by Josh Ries Aug 26
Screenshots of Instagram posts created by Kaitlin Hannig, a Realtor in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City-based Kaitlin Hannig may take shocking jabs at her viewers during Instagram home tours, but it helps draw in like-minded clients. Today, 75% of her business comes from the platform
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 20
Why minor course corrections can make a major difference in your real estate business
Phillip Cantrell, CEO of Benchmark Realty, writes that incremental improvements are vital for long-term success. This article is based on an excerpt from his book 'Failing My Way to Success'
by Phillip Cantrell Aug 19
Face-to-face networking? Here’s how to be memorable
In an age of short attention spans, the ability to connect face to face is more important than ever, Bernice Ross writes. Here's how to make the most of your next networking opportunity
by Bernice Ross Aug 14
7 tips for building a side hustle that supports your real estate business
When done right, a side gig can strengthen your career with new income streams, increased visibility and connections that compound over time, broker Cassie Walker Johnson writes
Instant gratification is destroying your business. Here's how to avoid the distraction trap
Learn to lock in the necessary behaviors required to build your business, team leader Carl Medford writes, repeat them constantly, avoid pleasurable distractions and reap the rewards
by Carl Medford Jul 23
Finding Financial Freedom: Jennifer Leahy’s rise from rock bottom to real estate powerhouse
For women looking to reclaim their independence after divorce, a career shift or personal upheaval, real estate can offer more than just income, Melanie Klein writes
by Melanie Klein Jul 2
How being a successful agent is like being a Broadway producer
Success in real estate is a lot like producing Broadway — build the right cast, believe in your story and deliver an unforgettable experience
by Darryl Davis Jun 30
You’re not just a real estate agent – you’re a business
One-size-fits-all answers just don't cut it in this highly complex market. Start thinking bigger, and build the business of your dreams, Coldwell Banker Warburg's Kevelyn Guzman writes
by Kevelyn Guzman Jun 10
10 things your broker wishes real estate school taught you
Broker Joseph Santini offers 10 truths about real estate that will put you on the right track and save you some time on your path to success
by Joseph Santini Apr 18