How new agents can get the best return on their time investment

Succeeding as a new real estate agent, David Marden writes, requires effective time management, leveraging your circle of influence and understanding the ROI of your efforts. Continue reading

Want to keep agents for life? Shift the focus from money to people

Famed coach Jon Cheplak took to the Broker Connect stage at Inman Connect Las Vegas to help brokers master recruitment and retention through putting their agents first. Continue reading

Give yourself grace: 9 truths women need to hear now

Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, you may need to take a somewhat different approach to creating leverage in your life and business than your male counterparts. Here are some ideas that are designed to help you get more done and the permi… Continue reading

‘Self-care isn’t selfish’: How to create a holistic regimen

During Connect Now, team leader Stephanie Lanier shares her tips for building a culture centered around self-care, resiliency and community support. Continue reading

How do you measure success?

In real estate, rarely are rankings of people or companies uniform across the board. What algorithms are used? How much do advertising dollars influence the findings? Instead of looking to external sources for validation, how about instead we measure o… Continue reading

3 steps to boosting your team’s productivity and happiness

Berman and Pollinger co-founder Chris Pollinger shares how to build a dynamic team by focusing on agents’ strengths. Continue reading

Agents weigh in on Mike Bloomberg call for White House open floor plan

The 2020 presidential hopeful wants to transform the East Room into an open floor plan, but is it a good idea? Real estate agents are torn on the effectiveness of such offices. Continue reading

You’ve made it to the top, but your work isn’t done. Here’s what you need.

“It’s more difficult to stay on top than to get there.” Mia Hamm, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, and two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup champion. Being the top agent in your market means building a practice that is not just okay or average. Continue reading