Real estate most generous industry in America: Survey

Realtors are more likely to give money to charitable causes (82 percent) than the average American (56.6 percent), according to a new survey. Continue reading

Dream home out of reach? 8 tips to make the best of small spaces

When our clients’ budgets and space desires are not in alignment with each other, buyers are often forced to forfeit one — usually space. Here are eight creative ways to help your clients appreciate a smaller space. Continue reading

5 simple tips for rookies that’ll make a big impact on your career

Here are five tips for newbies to get them on the right track. If you’ve been in the business a while and you’re not already doing them, they’ll make excellent New Year’s resolutions.  Continue reading

A top-producer’s 5 simple rules for social media

Agents who implement a concise strategy differentiate themselves, attract more clients and build a revenue-generating brand. Here are some of the social media rules that I follow daily. Continue reading

How MLS of Choice is affecting your real estate team

When MLS of Choice took effect last July, it meant real estate agents were free to opt out of their brokerage’s MLS. But the same freedom isn’t allotted for members of every agent team. Find out how teams are affected and what solutions are available t… Continue reading

9 irresistible holiday contests for Facebook and Instagram

Simply put, contests are an easy way to boost online engagement, build your email list and gain exposure to your friends’ and followers’ networks — and the holiday season offers plenty of inspiration. Here are nine clever social media contests people c… Continue reading

Franchising is ‘not the best option anymore’

The Pemberton Team and Desrochers Realty Group are jumping ship from Coldwell Banker Burnet and bringing a combined 800 transactions and $300 million in sales volume to eXp Realty. Continue reading

Released from prison, a former agent is teaching others how not to make the same mistakes

Holly Pasut, 62, unknowingly said yes to a complex fraud scheme that would land her in federal prison and strip her of her real estate license. Continue reading