How to keep your Zoom calls free of lurkers
Don’t be afraid to use video conferencing tools, but understand how they work, how they can be abused, and how to minimize the nonsense and maximize the good
by Jay Thompson Apr 8
Let’s officially cancel April Fools’ Day
Opinion
Nothing about this situation is funny, and now is not the time. Instead, just go about your business like any other day on April 1
by Jay Thompson Mar 31
Industry torn on whether real estate is an essential service
At a time when people are staying home en masse to combat a global health crisis, many in the real estate industry question whether or not their jobs should be considered essential
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 27
How to spot misinformation and prevent it from spreading
A slew of coronavirus myths, rumors and false medical advice has been making the rounds on the internet. By putting fact-checking practices to good use, you can snuff out misinformation when it makes its way to your screen and ensure you never share it
by Jay Thompson Mar 25
7 tips for protecting your real estate business in this fearful time 
No matter what happens, homes will be bought and sold. Someone has to sell them, and hopefully it’s you. How you handle this matters
by Jay Thompson Mar 11
Focus! 6 hacks for curbing daily distractions
Opinion
If you take all that effort and energy spent spinning your wheels in every direction and focus on your business, you just might find yourself too busy selling real estate to get distracted
by Jay Thompson Feb 26
Dollars and Sense: Why you need a financial adviser
Opinion
Don’t FSBO your financial future, seek professional help
by Jay Thompson Feb 19
Forget brick-and-mortar! 6 tips for launching an online brokerage
Opinion
An industry veteran shares how he took his brokerage from brick-and-mortar to virtual, and offers advice on how you can do the same
by Jay Thompson Feb 12
What the Super Bowl halftime show and real estate have in common
Opinion
Strive to be the producer who solves problems and guides clients, who helps others get better and who gives back to this industry we all love
by Jay Thompson Feb 5
How to be a good person online and win the internet
Opinion
Digital etiquette isn’t all that different from real life etiquette: If you wouldn't do or say something IRL, don't do it online
by Jay Thompson Jan 29
Stop fearing failure! Embrace it
Opinion
By accepting your failures and analyzing what went wrong, you can learn from the experience and leverage that learning into 'fail-proofing' your business
by Jay Thompson Jan 22
Knowledge is power: Calm your clients' fears with constant education
Opinion
What seems routine to you might be a mystery to your clients, but by continuing to educate them, you can help them prepare for the unexpected during the homebuying or selling process
by Jay Thompson Jan 15
Pick a focus word for 2020 and keep it in your mind
Opinion
You might already have your resolutions and goals set, but do you have a focus word?
by Jay Thompson Jan 2
What will 2020 bring? A look back at the past decade
Opinion
As we roll into the next decade, look ahead, think like the consumer, watch for trends and don’t get stuck in the past
by Jay Thompson Dec 11
Do something! Don't shrug off the 'Newsday' investigation
Opinion
Don't let apathy take over amidst the festivities in the wake of the 'Newsday' investigation
by Jay Thompson Nov 26