The customer is always right, but what if they've been misinformed?
Rachael Hite shares strategies for combatting client misinformation while maintaining close connections and positive communication
Dec 9
No Debbie Downers here. 6 upbeat Thanksgiving ice-breakers
In the interest of keeping it light this Thanksgiving, trainer Rachael Hite came up with these 6 talkable topics for Turkey Day and 3 you might want to avoid. Womp! Womp!
Nov 27
Opinion
NAR's speech code was enacted to protect Realtors. Why kill it now?
After the election, Rob Hahn called for repealing NAR’s speech ethics code on his popular blog. Trainer Rachael Hite argues that now is the time to double down on 10-5 to protect all consumers
Nov 18
Real talk: We need to make housing more accessible for older adults
Planning for the future and promoting accessible, inclusive infrastructure keeps senior adults connected to their communities, Rachael Hite writes
Nov 11
TikTok Trends: Will you take the winter arc challenge?
Want to avoid falling behind on business or personal goals this holiday season? Rachael Hite tells you how to embrace the TikTok winter arc trend to stay ahead of the game
Oct 28
Breaking bad news: How to have tough client conversations
The energy you bring to client communication, Rachael Hite writes, can be the difference between a peaceful process and buyer or seller meltdown
Oct 18
You got this: 17 things every agent needs to hear in their career
Preparing for the roller coaster ride of a real estate career? Rachael Hite offers new agents the advice she wishes she'd gotten when she was just starting out
Oct 14
Opinion
Enough already with policing women's wardrobes: Real Talk
Too often, women turn on each other instead of lifting each other up, Rachael Hite writes. Let's stop looking for ways to criticize our fellow agents for how they look or what they wear
Sep 30
Need a productivity reset? Try these time management tactics
September is the perfect time to generate a supernova of change. Prepare to thrive well before 2025 arrives using these time management and productivity hacks from trainer Rachael Hite
Sep 16
Do you feel secure? Here's how to safeguard your mind, body, soul
Are we working to live or living to work? Rachael Hite says you have to safeguard your mind, body and spirit to build a professional legacy that lasts
Sep 9
Opinion
Better pay and more time off: What agents really want this Labor Day
Do we still want to work like it's 1999? No, that's why agents need to ask themselves what they really want their work, life and compensation to look like moving forward, Rachael Hite writes
Aug 31
Opinion
Be very demure, very mindful of viral social media micro-trends
Trainer Rachael Hite breaks down the latest viral TikTok trend from influencer Jools LeBron and gives guidance on whether real estate agents should hop on the bandwagon
Aug 24
Watch out for these 3 pitfalls to avoid pricey fines in your future
Steep fines can stack up and swiftly put you in a sticky situation. What's worse is when it's your competition turning you in. Trainer Rachael Hite tells you how to stay on the right side of the rules
Aug 19
Opinion
What the presidential candidates plan to do about affordable housing
Curious about the candidates' housing plans? Inman contributor Rachael Hite rounded up each campaign's talking points so that you can decide which policy might have a positive impact
Aug 9
Opinion
Real Talk: 6 signs your office may be the worst place to work
Is your office the one everyone talks about for all the wrong reasons? Consultant Rachael Hite says your 'fun' office just might be the opposite
Aug 5
Suffering from commission anxiety? Here's how to heal it
When your pipeline dwindles and your next payday is uncertain, anxious thoughts can consume your day. Rachael Hite offers a financial and self-care prescription
Jul 23
Opinion
Real Talk: We can no longer ignore RPAC's ethics problems
Trump's newly appointed VP candidate introduced a bill in June that highlights the need to review RPAC's ethics policies for candidates receiving funds, Rachael Hite writes
Jul 22
Can you hear me now? Why your clients miss 50% of what you say
Less talk, and more listening. Inman contributing writer Rachael Hite shares the real reason your transactions turn topsy turvy — and why it has everything to do with what's lost in translation
Jul 8
A 'hawk tuah' far: Why you need to leave this TikTok trend alone
Trendy or tacky? 'Hawk tuah' is enjoying virality on TikTok (and beyond), and agents are getting in on the trend. Rachael Hite is here to tell you why that's a bad idea for your professional reputation
Jun 28
By-women, for-women: 3 resources to grow your wealth this summer
It's up to you to advocate for a fiscally fit future for yourself, senior housing advisor Rachael Hite writes. Here are 3 women-run resources to help guide you
Jun 21