12 rules of the road for new (and experienced) agents 
The road to real estate success is paved with strong connections, integrity and a genuine focus on meeting the needs of the client
by Bernice Ross Aug 2
Here's the No. 1 thing you'd tell new agents right now: Pulse
When you've been through it all — good times and bad times and even super-scary times — you want to share your knowledge with others
by Inman Jul 26
Fix these 5 real estate rookie mistakes for a happier career
While veteran agents don't have a time machine, these are the things we'd tell ourselves if we could go back to Day One
by Stephen Meadows Jul 17
Do these 3 things in your first 5 years to own your market
If you've got big goals for your real estate business, do these three 3 within your first 5 years to set yourself up for success
by Taso Tsakos Jul 12
5 fundamentals you can't afford to ignore this summer
Those agents who are still consistently working the fundamentals are the ones seeing success, and they'll also be the ones who have clients when we hit Q4
by Carl Medford Jul 8
Your best year ever! 3 areas of focus and 21 strategies that pay
Great agents do daily what good agents do occasionally. Let Jimmy Burgess walk you through these 21 best marketing practices to grow your business
by Jimmy Burgess Jun 8
New team, new agent, team, newbie, rookie
If you want more leverage and more at-bats with leads, follow these tips from Livian’s Erin McCormick for hitting the ground running as the newbie on the team
How am I ever going to land my 1st listing?
Opinion
Although new agents worry about contracts and contingencies, their real focus needs to be on lead gen for that all-important first listing
by Christy Murdock May 16
8 tips for preparing your first real estate agent business plan
Preparing your first business plan takes time, effort and research. A well-prepared business plan will help you set a clear direction, stay focused and increase your chances of success
by Darryl Davis May 10
7 ways another recession will shape a generation of real estate agents
This is the season where the strong will get stronger. Do the work and you will be one of the ones who comes out stronger on the other side
by Jimmy Burgess May 4
Launch yourself like a business starting on Day One
Any agent who treats themselves like a business from the outset establishes a solid foundation for their real estate career and sets themselves up for long-term success
by James Harris AND David Parnes Apr 6
What are the different types of real estate agents?
All real estate agents are not created equal. There are different types of agents just as there are different types of transactions and many different areas of specialization
by Christy Murdock Mar 31
Mauricio Umansky's 6 tips for helping new agents navigate a shift
It’s not always possible to predict how the world — and therefore the market — will shift. What we can do is teach new agents how to navigate the changing tides
by Mauricio Umansky Mar 17
12 fun ways to flex your local expert muscles
Leverage your knowledge to build your business. Here are a few creative ways of being the local expert in your own unique way
by Rainy Hake Austin Feb 18
Is real estate a good career path for you?
Money, glamour and excitement are part of a career in real estate, as are hard work, long hours and responsibility. Find out if you have what it takes to create a successful real estate practice
by Christy Murdock Feb 17