Thinking of becoming a Realtor? Here’s what it’s really like

Real estate is more than just deciding where to put the sofa. If you’ve been considering a career in real estate, here are the ins and outs you need to know before you make the switch. Continue reading

3 simple tactics for getting your luxury waterfront listing sold

Selling a luxury house that overlooks the water can be lucrative, if you know how to do it right. Here are a few tried-and-true tips to help you promote the benefits of living in a waterfront residence. Continue reading

Tackling agent retention? 4 strategies for a stronger firm

You can’t predict when your agents will decide their time with your brokerage is done, but while they’re with you, you can work to support them. Here are a few effective ways to prioritize retention. Continue reading

The perks and pitfalls of house flipping and wholesale real estate

New investors often lump wholesale real estate and house flipping into the same category, but these investment paths are not the same, and each come with perks and challenges. Here’s what you need to know to determine which is right for you. Continue reading

Real estate’s future skills gap: data, security and analytics

Here’s a look at the big picture of what big data and analytics could do for your business and our industry. Continue reading

7 strategies for generating better buyer leads for your listings

If generating a high volume of quality buyer leads for your listings is a challenge for you like it is for many agents, try integrating a few of these tactics into your marketing plan. Continue reading

Hiring? 10 tips for finding (and fostering) the best recruits

If a brokerage’s failure or success lies in hiring the right agents, what steps should it take to ensure its hiring the right people? Here are a few proactive steps you can take to hire the best possible candidates. Continue reading

4 startups that want to shake up the real estate world

New startups aren’t bashful about bringing fresh ideas to market — even when they shatter the comfortable nature of the status quo. Here are four tech-driven startups trying to change the game in real estate. Continue reading