5 low or no cost ideas for thrifty 1st year real estate agents
Ouch! With inflation at an all time high, 2022 first-year agents may be feeling the burn more than their previous class. Read this to help create some room in your budget
by Darryl Davis Jun 11
5 gentle prospecting ideas for your team 
Soft skills can help maintain "good vibes" and stave away dated sales scripts that deter clients. These gentle prospecting tips can help you and your team sell homes with heart over hustle
by Darryl Davis Jun 9
Don't wait, create! Help find hidden inventory for your buyers
Opinion
Inventory continues to be a challenge for all real estate agents, but you don’t have to wait passively for the market to provide inventory
by Tom Toole May 11
The secret to generating more 'offer-ready' buyers
Do you have buyers who are on the fence about writing an offer? Bernice Ross interviews Andrew Flachner of RealScout on how to get your buyers 'offer-ready'
by Bernice Ross Apr 27
These mistakes can derail your business. Here's how to avoid them
Opinion
From financial mistakes to shiny object syndrome, there are so many ways to get off track. Here's how to avoid game-changing errors — or get back on track after making one
by Adam Hergenrother Apr 27
5 simple scripts to reconnect with your sphere 
Opinion
Staying in touch with your sphere of influence is the foundation of building and maintaining your business. Here are a few authentic scripts for effective follow-up
by Darryl Davis Apr 25
'Bigger is not always better': 5 tips to elevate your social media
Regardless of how you feel about it, in this day and age, social media is a powerful tool. Here's how to put it to work for your real estate business
by Ricardo Rodriguez Apr 14
Speed to lead: How to make response time your top priority
Opinion
Conversion is the name of the game, and it requires rapid engagement with each lead. These hacks will help you speed up your response time so that you can connect with your prospects quickly and win their business
by Tom Toole Mar 23
Why social media is crucial to every real estate agent in 2022
With 3.6 billion people globally on social media, there is no better place to get eyes on your listings. Here's how to leverage those platforms and your audiences and convert them into closings
by Victoria Kennedy Mar 22
Start strong: This team leader closed 499 last year (and so can you!)
Opinion
Whether you’re a brand new agent or a seasoned veteran looking to have your best year ever, refocus on foundational strategies. Add value and create opportunities for the conversations that become conversions
by Jimmy Burgess Mar 18
TikTok or door-knock? 3 brokers on how agents can win big this spring
Corcoran affiliates Jason Karadus, Liane Jamason and Marilyn Carson share how old-school prospecting and high-level service are winning the day in a topsy-turvy market
by Marian McPherson Mar 17
Be the hedgehog, not the fox: 5 tips to level up
Opinion
Moving a business from good to great sounds like a massive undertaking, but it often comes down to a handful of best practices. Agents can apply these strategies from Day 1 to build a better business
by Jimmy Burgess Mar 11
Want better leads? Personalize per your pillar
Opinion
Each individual lead pillar is different and includes its own measurable results. Here's how to create a specific strategy for planning, tracking and accountability
by Tom Toole Mar 8
What the latest real estate numbers mean for your business
With record-high numbers of Realtors and shifting trends in home inventory, agents need to be prepared to stay top-of-mind in the days ahead
by Darryl Davis Feb 22