20 tips for staying positive during a market shift

There is no such thing as a “bad” real estate market. There are always opportunities — we just need to find them in this market shift. Here are 20 ways for getting through a market shift on a positive note. Continue reading

Why you should take a break from holiday marketing

For brick-and-mortar retail and internet-based retail, the holidays are a business opportunity to depend on. But real estate doesn’t depend on the holidays. Here’s why it’s good to exclude yourself from the noise this season. Continue reading

Is brick and mortar really worth it anymore?

You’d think brick-and-mortar brokerages are the way to go, but what good is that fancy office space if no customers walk in? Real estate agents are so mobile that sometimes working from home, a coffee shop or a library is the best option — at least tha… Continue reading

We didn’t let it break us: A personal look back at the Great Recession

The housing market plummeted in 2008, dragging down with it real estate jobs and the financial stability of so many involved in this industry. Countless real estate professionals and homeowners were affected, and memories of this event will live on for… Continue reading

What buying a bike taught me about real estate sales

Bikes and real estate have little in common — until you talk sales. One broker shares her story of how being on the other side of a frustrating bike transaction opened her eyes to possible shortcomings in real estate sales. Continue reading