Get your mind(set) right to avoid the fate of 49% of real estate pros
Nearly half of real estate agents sold next-to-nothing last year, writes mega-team leader Carl Medford. He shares strategies to help you turn disappointment into success in 2024
by Carl Medford Jan 10
Top 20 things Realtors really want for Christmas in 2023
Opinion
Forget Cross pens and Starbucks gift cards. According to mega-team leader Carl Medford, here's what's really on the wishlist of every real estate pro right now
by Carl Medford Dec 18
Last straw? 12 things to consider before ditching your brokerage
With words of wisdom from Charlie Munger, Simon Sinek and even Friedrich Nietzsche, team leader Carl Medford looks at 12 reasons to quit a job and 12 ways to fight that impulse
by Carl Medford Dec 8
6 keys for leading into the storm during a market downturn
With the latest data and leadership lessons from Simon Sinek, mega-team leader Carl Medford offers advice and words of wisdom for leading your organization through the choppiest waters
by Carl Medford Nov 29
The verdict is in: 4 key realities in the emerging market
With the coming appeal, writes team leader Carl Medford, it will be some time before the final verdict is reached. However, there are 4 key realities that you can expect to see in the days ahead
by Carl Medford Nov 8
Everything shows during low tide: 3 business lessons from nature
Is the tide going in or out on your business? Are you planning for market waves and how they'll affect your future? Team leader Carl Medford helps you read the signs and plan for what's next
by Carl Medford Oct 3
Who makes more: solo or team agents? We've got the answer
Opinion
When shopping around for a brokerage, new agents may not know what to look for. Team leader Carl Medford breaks down the difference between going it alone and becoming part of a team
by Carl Medford Sep 27
8 reasons sellers aren't selling (and how to get them off the fence)
Interest rates, insurance premiums, tax concerns and more are keeping sellers from putting their homes on the market and forcing them to defer their dreams
by Carl Medford Sep 20
Avoid these 5 deal-killers to get across the finish line
Got a client? Get them to the finish line. These 5 escrow failures can stop you in your tracks
by Carl Medford Sep 11
John Maxwell's 9 tips to accelerate your team in a slow market
If your team isn’t intentionally fighting to move uphill, it inevitably slides down, according to John Maxwell. Team leader Carl Medford breaks down the keys to moving your team forward
by Carl Medford Sep 4
Want to be a better listener? These 3 keys will help
It is so easy to dismiss someone because they may make a request you do not understand or even think is stupid. Truly listening, however, can set you on a new and wonderful trajectory
by Carl Medford Aug 25
Commission compression depression? 4 steps to ease pain
Do your clients focus on price or potential? Whether it's your commission or their home price, their attitude will make all the difference
by Carl Medford Apr 19
Is it time to change your brokerage or your perspective?
Many agents are concerned about the future and are considering a move. For many, making a change within first will be the most beneficial
by Carl Medford Dec 14
Getting real: 7 scripts to help sellers price their home accurately
As the markets shift, helping homesellers find and agree to a realistic price can be a challenge. These scripts can help when working with unrealistic clients
by Carl Medford Sep 22
Expand your real estate business in a downturn with these 7 easy steps
A systematic approach to business growth offers the financial and professional rewards you're looking for without the pain points you fear
by Carl Medford Aug 30