How to make the most of your time during a market slowdown

A market shift is a perfect time to revisit your communication and best practices so that you can provide the best possible client service. Let broker Julie Busby guide you through optimizing the current opportunity. Continue reading

Don’t leave money on the table: 3 tips for listing agents in a cooling market

Lady luck has nothing to do with that stellar price that smart agents snag for their sellers. Listing expert Julie Busby offers sound advice on how she gets top dollar for her clients even in a cooling market. Continue reading

Buyers are still competing. Here’s how to best help them

Even though the market is cooling, low inventory will continue to drive competitive offers. Try these strategies to help them come out on top. Continue reading

Looking to find great media help in your office? Look for a journalist!

Finding the perfect match for your marketing team is a huge challenge for many teams. Broker Jeff Lichtenstein recommends hiring journalists to fill the gaps and grow your business. Continue reading

How to help women and minorities in real estate rise 

Leaders have a responsibility to create opportunities for women and minorities on their teams. The Agency’s Rainy Hake Austin dives deep into the time and attention required to amplify her agent’s voices. Continue reading

The rise of new technology helps indies compete

Think indie shops can’t compete with big-box brokerages? Think again! Broker Ian Hoover breaks down the numbers on why, thanks to new technology, indie brokerages have the edge over franchises. Continue reading

5 tips for starting a coaching program at your brokerage

Coaching encompasses a constant evolution of learning and implementation to help agents build their businesses. As many teams shift from professional development into coaching, these strategies can help, says President and CEO of Better Homes and Garde… Continue reading

Customers are telling us what they want. We need to listen

When it comes to listening to our clients there is always room for improvement. Brokerage leader Kris Lindahl offers his wit and wisdom about learning what our clients need most right now. Continue reading

6 steps to increase diversity in both your office and business plan

Studies show that the U.S. residential housing market is becoming more diverse. Diversity expert Julia Lashay Israel shares why it is important for team leaders to reevaluate their business models and practices right now. Continue reading

Clear the decks: How brokers could instantly improve the industry

Recruiting should be about more than warm bodies, according to broker Teresa Boardman. Making the industry better starts with brokers and the quality of their agent recruitment. Continue reading