Coldwell Banker Realty CEO Kamini Lane: How big is your 'trust fund?'
Know, like and trust should be watchwords for real estate agents. Coldwell Banker's Kamini Lane offers insight into developing the trust that matters most to clients and colleagues
by Kamini Lane Nov 30
Why raising your EQ, or emotional intelligence, is a must
Enhancing your emotional intelligence isn't just about becoming a better professional, coach Darryl Davis writes; it’s about evolving into a more effective and understanding human being
by Darryl Davis Nov 29
How to avoid these 12 costly business traps
Building a real estate business? Bernice Ross offers the lowdown on these traps and pitfalls that can undermine your best-laid plans
by Bernice Ross Nov 29
What real estate agents can learn from the sale of a $6.2M banana
Value is not in the object itself, it’s in the perception, author and coach Darryl Davis writes. Your worth as an agent is defined by how you position yourself and your services (and it’s priceless)
by Darryl Davis Nov 27
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!
by Rachael Hite Nov 27
Here are the real estate trends that should never make a comeback
Real estate is always changing, sometimes for the better and other times for the worse. These are the trends you never want to see again
by Inman Nov 27
7 lessons learned from my move to the real estate profession
Find out how this California broker-owner went from corporate executive to real estate pro and what he learned along the journey
by Mike Allen Nov 27
October new-home numbers down month over month: Economist
Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at October's falling month-to-month new construction numbers
by Jeff Tucker Nov 27
Compliance and off-market listings: The fiduciary duty at play
Opinion
Regardless of the CCP’s future, fiduciary duty remains a constant in real estate practice, demanding an unwavering commitment from licensees, Summer Goralik writes
by Summer Goralik Nov 26
Is office conversion a viable model for multifamily housing growth?
Despite the need for more affordable housing, writes multifamily expert Michael Zaransky, office conversions rarely solve the problem more effectively and cheaply than building new
by Michael Zaransky Nov 26
10 ways to create marketing buzz for your real estate brand
From direct mail to elevated service standards, these strategies from trainer Bernice Ross are guaranteed to get people talking about you for all the right reasons
by Bernice Ross Nov 26
The dual benefits of all-cash home sales and moving prior to selling
Whether you're a new agent or simply navigating a tight market, all-cash offers can be a game-changing part of your buyer agent strategy, New American Funding's Rick Arvielo writes
by Rick Arvielo Nov 26
For the win! 5 tips for mastering the listing presentation
Price and marketing expertise are key to building trust and showing your value with a well-thought-out listing presentation, broker Nick Schlekeway writes
by Nick Schlekeway Nov 26
Lesson Learned: Stay on top of the latest news in your market
Learn how NYC associate broker Maria Daou combines in-depth knowledge with personalized service to make a lasting impression on clients
by Christy Murdock Nov 25
How 'secret' home warranties cost 1 brokerage millions: The Download
Minnesota's AG asserts that recommending a home warranty without disclosing a financial interest is a violation of fiduciary duty
by Christy Murdock Nov 23
7 ways to increase your happiness this Thanksgiving
Happiness is rooted in gratitude, which makes Thanksgiving a particularly appropriate time to focus on how to cultivate it, trainer Bernice Ross writes
by Bernice Ross Nov 23