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
Viyaleta Kachan was 1 of the 21,434 Americans to launch a real estate career in 2022. Here's her story
Inflation and rising interest rates tilted the housing market off its axis in 2022. Here's the story of one woman who joined the ranks of real estate agents last year — and thrived amid the chaos
by Marian McPherson Jan 20
How much money do you need before starting in real estate?
Budgeting correctly to start your career is critical for its success. Here are some common expenses, and a few items that may bust your budget if you do not plan ahead
by Chris Heller Jan 5
Circa 1970: What to know about disco-era kitchens and baths
After the exuberance, freedom and color explosion of 1960s design and architectural styles, the 1970s were more subdued and reflected the political, economic and financial concerns of this decade
by Gerard Splendore Dec 28
10 last-minute gift ideas for real estate agents this holiday season
It can be tough to find the right gift for the real estate agent in your life, and sometimes agents themselves aren't sure what they want. One of these might spark some interest
by Daniel Houston Dec 16
Build connections, nurture your network — and do more business
If we want to increase our production, we need more friends. The more friends you have, the more homes you'll sell