7 ways remote work has shaped homebuyer preferences
When highlighting a home's features, Luke Babich writes, don't forget work-from-home preferences that make everyday more efficient and enjoyable for homeowners
by Luke Babich Jul 4
5 do's and don'ts of navigating 'the homebody economy'
Navigating the homebody economy is new for all of us, but success will come when you get back to the basics: Offer something people need, meet them where they are, save them time and money, and design with humans at heart
Smart home tech for agents: Want the best home office setup?
This year, the home office became a treasured room in most people's homes. To improve your WFH experience (and make it infinitely more comfortable), here are a few smart tech options
by Brandon Doyle Oct 9
What it's like to market city life during a pandemic
Opinion
Historically, cities have been the center for commerce and the arts. They used to be vibrant places that attracted young people. But what about now? And is marketing real estate in the city tough?
by Teresa Boardman Sep 10
Feeling the burnout? 4 ways to avoid WFH stress
Real estate professionals have been at it for six months now, balancing the stress of working from home with a host of other distractions. To avoid being pulled into a state of exhaustion and burnout, here are four tips to keep in mind
by Kathleen Black Sep 10
Agent/broker perspective: Should listings highlight new or traditional preferences?
Opinion
The pandemic fast-tracked a number of paradigm shifts that were already reshaping our living habits. So, should agents try to appeal to these new buyer desires or stick with traditional, tried-and-true features?
by Anthony Askowitz Aug 18
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
Kick it up a notch — 5 tips for conducting business virtually
Yes, a lot of professionals are still working from home. Although it's impossible to ignore the inherent difficulties associated with the current state of things, agents need to rise above them and improve these 5 practices
by Jeremy Kamm Jul 23
Keeping It Real: How do you prepare for a turnaround?
Instead of hibernating, use the time you have now to keep business flowing. Here are a few ways you can prepare for a future after this
by Peter Lorimer Apr 20
What coronavirus can teach agents about leadership
Today, agents are going beyond their traditional job descriptions. They've become trusted voices at home, work and in their communities
by Matt Muscat Apr 11
How to keep your team's productivity levels up while working virtually
Working from home is very quickly becoming the norm in today's world. To make sure you're keeping productivity levels up, here are a few things you'll need to double down on when managing a team virtually
by Chris Pollinger Apr 2
Is real estate 'essential'? That's open to debate
Opinion
A job — any job that pays the bills — is essential to our financial health. But should the real estate business be considered 'life-sustaining'? And is the risk worth the reward?
by Erica Ramus Mar 31
5 ideas to smoothly transition your team to working remotely
Making the switch to a virtual office? These best practices will help you make the most of the change and drive your agents' performance
by Arthur Kaneko Mar 13