How to get through the intensely personal process of choosing a brokerage
Opinion
At the end of the day, there is a fit for everyone in our industry — it’s just a matter of finding the right one for you
by Jay Luebke Apr 11
How to find your support system as a newbie
Opinion
Carefully choose who you surround yourself with because they will teach you, push you and provide unwavering support along the way
by Gina Castrorao Apr 11
How to find the right CRM for your production level
Expert Michael Hellickson walks through the best customer relationship management platforms for your business
by Pat Hiban Apr 10
Trouble getting past small talk? 7 steps for becoming a social butterfly
Make lots of connections, build relationships, offer something no one else can, follow up, and don’t forget to add some spice
by Elana Delafraz Apr 10
Introverted? 4 tips for marketing without picking up the phone
How to market to your database without employing extrovert tactics like cold calling, door-knocking or popping by
by Erin Green Apr 9
3 marketing activities all agents should be doing
Opinion
Retention of current clients and referrals through their experiences will do more for you in the long run than any campaign ever could
by James Rozanski Apr 8
Wanna sharpen your skills? Try these classes and certifications
Do what you're genuinely passionate about, but remember that the defining factor for success lies in determining the return on investing in yourself
by Albert Anderson Apr 8
Who do you want to sell to? 4 tips for honing your target market
Opinion
Figure out who is in your audience, learn their pain points, listen to feedback, and leverage social media to reach them with the answers they need
by Mike Jeneralczuk Apr 7
3 ways coaching can help you be a better agent
Opinion
There are several reasons professional coaching works, a few of which center on accountability, confidence and a never-stop-learning mindset
by Troy Palmquist Apr 5
Should you be working with this buyer? 3 ways to tell
It's not always just about the loan pre-approval
by Michael Maynard Apr 5
Why you should never skip pre-qualifying buyers
With a great real estate agent and lender on the team, buyers have the best chance at successfully finding and getting into their dream house — at the best possible price
by Leslie DeLuca Apr 4
Want to be worth more than the competition? Think like a starving artist
Opinion
Don't fall into the commodity trap — prove you're better than the rest by identifying your unique value
by Patrick Kilner Apr 4
9 clever ways brokers can recruit and retain teams
Creative use of tech support, stock options, health insurance, financing and legal support can all help solidify a long-term brokerage-team relationship
by Teke Wiggin Apr 4
How (and why) to make agent safety a priority in your business
You don’t need to be paranoid and quake in fear every time you show a home or hold an open house — but you do need to prepare for a worst-case scenario
by Jay Thompson Apr 3
9 ideas for making your 'thank you' stand out
Showing your appreciation in a way that is personalized and thoughtful will ensure that your clients remember and stick with you for the long-haul
by Jana Williamson Apr 3