Mauricio Umansky
The strategy for 2026 from Mauricio Umansky? Plan with precision, build brands that command attention, invest in relationships, and sharpen skills to create irreplaceable value
by Mauricio Umansky Nov 25
SMART goals and STUPID goals
Forget everything you think you know about goal-setting. Coach Verl Workman helps you lean into the power of STUPID goals to fuel your real estate business in 2026
by Verl Workman Nov 18
NAR President Kevin Sears: Hate speech change unrelated to Trump
CEO Nykia Wright denied what she called a 'rumor' that she had 'dismantled DEI' and said Sunday at its midyear event that NAR has to 'pick our bets' due to an expected membership drop to 1.2M
Change is inevitable. Here’s how to navigate it in any market
Navigating change in the dynamic real estate market, Rainy Hake Austin writes, demands a blend of self-awareness, strategic planning and effective utilization of support systems
by Rainy Hake Austin Jun 27
How agents can rise to the top of their market in the next 90 days
Real estate coach Jonathan Lack shares insights for what agents can do in the next 30, 60 and 90 days to perform at a higher level in the wake of commission lawsuit settlements
Forget what you think you know about holiday listings
To achieve extraordinary results, The Agency's Deedee Howard writes, sometimes it pays to ignore conventional wisdom and pursue a more strategic marketing plan
by Deedee Howard Feb 8
Commit to stellar service when you commit to these 4 pillar principles
In this 5-part series, real estate broker Nick Schlekeway provides proven principles to help agents build their businesses the right way
by Nick Schlekeway Sep 16
Why having a strategic plan is the secret to peak performance
The best real estate agents and the people who operate at the highest levels of the industry are not tactical, they are strategic
by Nick Schlekeway Aug 29
Exceptional agents get serious about these 4 pillars of service
In the 1st part of his 5-part series, broker Nick Schlekeway looks at the way service forms the basis for real estate agent success
by Nick Schlekeway Aug 15
Lisa Seligman named SVP of human resources at Douglas Elliman
Seligman brings to Douglas Elliman more than 2 decades of experience in HR management roles at a number of luxury and beauty companies, including L'Occitane en Provence and Tiffany & Co.
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 18
How to lead with strategic thinking
Opinion
Leading your team to success can be filled with many hurdles. Practicing strategic thinking in your leadership will show your team a clear path to their goals
by Rainy Hake Austin Jun 15
Set the stage for 2022: 4 steps to start off on the right foot
While some agents hit the new year running, others seem to be stuck in the mud, repeating the same mistakes from the previous year and going nowhere. Here are 4 key areas to master for 2022 to get your business going in the right direction
by Carl Medford Dec 7
'Grit, integrity and work ethic': Liz Bentley on real estate coaching now
The executive coach spent nearly a decade in the corporate world before taking an extended career break to parent her young children before ultimately transitioning to coaching. Now she helps real estate agents, and other professionals, get out of their own way
'Danger' report alerts industry to 50 biggest threats
Consultant: Organizations that prep best will have a competitive advantage
by Andrea V. Brambila May 15