7 must-do tasks to prep your listing for the market  
Preparing a listing to bring to the market is where you can set your service apart. Proper planning during the pre-listing period is essential for a successful sale process
by Laura Stace Jan 9
12 ways to kickstart your 2023
Instead of thinking of a slower market as a problem, think of it as an opportunity. Take the time to really think and strategize about your business, and then get to work
by Julie Busby Dec 16
New agent advice that sticks and won't leave you stuck
There is a great deal of advice floating around for new agents who are trying to establish themselves and start their careers. Ted Clair shares with Tom Toole what his focus is right now as a newbie in a shifting market
by Tom Toole Sep 7
How safe are you? 17 essential safety tips for real estate agents
Opinion
Staying safe as a real estate agent is your first priority. Make these 17 best practices into your new daily habits
by Luke Babich Aug 9
Looking to find great media help in your office?  Look for a journalist!
Opinion
Finding good marketing and media help can be a challenge for most brokerages. Thinking outside the box with candidates may just yield you a perfect match
by Jeff Lichtenstein Jun 30
5 low or no cost ideas for thrifty 1st year real estate agents
Ouch! With inflation at an all time high, 2022 first-year agents may be feeling the burn more than their previous class. Read this to help create some room in your budget
by Darryl Davis Jun 11
5 gentle prospecting ideas for your team 
Soft skills can help maintain "good vibes" and stave away dated sales scripts that deter clients. These gentle prospecting tips can help you and your team sell homes with heart over hustle
by Darryl Davis Jun 9
Before you take the plunge: What to know before becoming a part-time agent
Ready to begin your real estate career by going part-time? Part-time agent Joel Lock offers his tried-and-true advice for agents taking the dual-career plunge
by Joel Lock Jun 6
Advice to ignore! 6 tips newbies should skip right now
Opinion
New agents are given plenty of advice when they're starting out, but is it all really true? There are better ways to build a business than those old-fashioned methods
by Darryl Davis Apr 18
The 3 biggest mistakes I made as a new agent
Jonathan Spears wasn't always a leading agent in Northwest Florida. To get there, he had to do a lot of things right, but he also made some mistakes
by Libertina Brandt Jul 1
How to create lasting relationships with your clients
As most agents know, it takes more than an occasional phone call or email to stay top-of-mind. So, here are a few things you can do to develop long-lasting relationships with your clients
by Vance Kellogg Jul 28
Five social media questions your team should know the answer to
Opinion
To make sure your team gets the most out of social media, make sure they know the answers to these questions. 
by Michael Renick Aug 14
Chocolate chip cookies on a rack
You're not the only one who likes smelling cookies and fresh laundry
by Sue Ann Stevens Feb 6
10 questions with top producer Sonnie Laviolette

As part of her 10 Questions podcast series, F.C. Tucker broker Angela Raab sits down with her colleague and top-producing agent, Sonnie Laviolette, to ask Laviolette 10 questions about building a business and career in real estate.

by Angela Raab Feb 3
5 steps to creating better networking contacts
How successful agents stay proactive
by Than Merrill Nov 7