How to achieve happiness in real estate
Opinion
Eliminating negativity, adjusting your attitude and mindset, and giving back with love all lend to one’s level of contentment with life
by Jay Thompson Aug 21
Stop crying ‘clickbait’! Why you have to get past the headlines
Opinion
Welcome to media in the age of the internet, the always on, 24-hour news cycle. It’s time to watch, listen, read and think before you comment
by Jay Thompson Aug 14
Think tech will replace agents? 55 things an app can’t do
Opinion
Stop the 'woe-is-me' and fearing you’ll be replaced. Go forth and guide your clients through the process of buying and selling homes
by Jay Thompson Aug 7
Agent shoots at man who tried to rob her with knife at open house
The agent was hosting an open house when a man came through the door and asked for belongings at knifepoint
Does Amazon's partnership with Realogy spell doomsday for agents?
Opinion
Industry reaction to Amazon entering the real estate world was swift and strong, but it might not be as big of a deal as it's made out to be
by Jay Thompson Jul 31
How technology changed the real estate game
Opinion
Emerging technologies applied in industries such as ours reflect a new generation of entrepreneurs' ambitions. Ignore these trends at your own risk
by Jay Thompson Jul 24
‘Honey, stop the car!’ 12 listing description cliches we're over
Opinion
Hiding flaws behind flowery copy does nothing but waste the buyer's and their agent’s time
by Jay Thompson Jul 17
Why IDX is still a valid part of your lead generation strategy
Opinion
Done right, with focus on useful long-tail keywords and a consumer-friendly property search, an IDX-enabled real estate website is something every agent should consider
by Jay Thompson Jul 10
3 lessons I've learned in my post-real estate life
Opinion
Focus your efforts on satisfying your clients’ basic needs, and your business can grow with far less worry than you probably have now
by Jay Thompson Jul 3
The major lesson I learned from 5 days without a phone
Opinion
Maybe we can learn to be just a little less reliant on our electronic leashes and focus more on building real, face-to-face relationships
by Jay Thompson Jun 26
Remember manifestos? Here's why it’s time to bring them back
Opinion
Talk is cheap. Backing up that talk with the printed word, available for the world to see, is critical for success. Enter the manifesto
by Jay Thompson Jun 19
How to build brand awareness as a newbie agent
The reputation you gain is the most important part of your branding, and it will ultimately be what makes or breaks you in this business
by Jay Thompson Jun 12
What makes Inman Connect a must-attend event?
Opinion
You can make real-life, long-lasting, legit connections and friends by attending Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Jay Thompson Jun 5
60+ homeowner content ideas that'll keep 'em coming back for more
Like many forms of prospecting, consistently engaging with current homeowners (aka future sellers), adding value and being cognizant of their needs will lead to more business
by Jay Thompson May 30
We're better than this: Stop trolling other Realtors
Opinion
This was not our finest hour
by Jay Thompson May 22