Echovate's update aims to help brokers become coaches
Hiring isn't easy. It's even harder in real estate. Echovate's Trait Activation Theory offers brokers and team managers a host of ways to coach agents and lead teams
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 21
How the pandemic inspired a selling technique that rivals iBuyers
Greg Hague, the founder of Real Estate Mavericks, shares how his formula offers sellers convenience, a higher price and a higher degree of safety
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 21
Is your team Q4 ready? Here’s how to prepare for winter
Opinion
The third quarter is winding down, but the market is still hot. If you’re willing to dig deep, hold the line and keep your foot on the gas, you can ensure your business will have a strong fourth quarter
by Adam Hergenrother Aug 20
3 communication tips for forging stronger relationships
Good communication can make your team stronger and your clients more committed to seeking your expertise and services — which is why you have to get it right. Here's how to sharpen your communication skills
by Mauricio Umansky Aug 20
Want to inspire your agents to be better? 5 coaching tips for brokers
Brokers can bring so much to the table by offering coaching opportunities to agents. Your motivations, guidance, advice and availability is critical to their success. Here are a handful of coaching tips brokers should heed
by Erica Ramus Aug 20
Tough time delegating? 3 tips to help team leaders loosen the reins
The 'people management' aspect of team-building doesn't always come easily to leaders. But letting go of control over the business you've painstakingly built is a critical step in growing and building trust with your team. Here's how to do it
by Kathleen Black Aug 20
How to survive a market shift: Protect yourself
The husband-wife coaching duo Tim and Julie Harris shared how agents can survive a market shift by building new skills, trimming budgets and getting real about the future
by Marian McPherson Aug 20
To script or not to script? Let the situation guide you
There’s no denying that powerful sales scripts help us maintain consistency in our messaging, but not every situation calls for a structured dialogue
by Stacey Soleil Aug 20
Pulse: What's the toughest decision you've made this year?
With a pandemic raging in the background, we know you've had to make some tough calls this year. But what was the most important (read: most difficult) decision you've had to make so far?
by Inman Aug 19
New to real estate? Focus on these 2 things
From finding clients to thinking of what to say, there are so many things that run through a new agent's head. This week, Byron Van Arsdale, a coach and former broker-owner, talks about the most vital things rookies need to succeed
by Bernice Ross Aug 19
Here are 5 rules for adapting in 2020
Opinion
There's no doubt that this year's global health crisis shook the foundations of our life and work. So, what are the rules of living in this new normal? One coach weighs on adapting for 2020
by Julie Nelson Aug 18
Pulse: The best piece of advice our readers received
This week, our readers share the best piece of advice they've ever received from family, colleagues and leaders. These nuggets of wisdom are not only applicable in the (home) office, but in day-to-day life as well
by Inman Aug 18
Starting a coaching program? How to pick the right coach
Coaching can help your team sharpen their skills, maintain drive and find focus, among other benefits. But how do you go about picking the right coach for the job? Here are a few tips
by Georg Chmiel Aug 17
Remote or not, these 10 mistakes are costing you the listing
For many agents and teams, the opportunity cost of lost business might actually be costing them far more than a new shiny marketing approach. Here's what you might be doing wrong — and how to fix it
by Kathleen Black Aug 15
Want to elevate your real estate team? Try coaching
Opinion
Coaching benefits everyone on your team, consider asking for it for everyone, not just for those in the top leadership positions
by Adam Hergenrother Aug 13