Playing the blame game in this market? Here’s how to stop

Whether you call it TBG or the blame game, it has an insidious effect on your business, writes team leader Carl Medford. The longer it’s allowed to fester, the more damage blame will cause to team unity and morale, along with client confidence and trust. Continue reading

Are smart faucets worth the money?

New smart kitchen faucets from companies like Kohler and Moen can be controlled via voice and app on your phone, but are they worth the cost? Smart home expert Brandon Doyle compared two, and his results may surprise you. Continue reading

How the 5 love languages can transform your work life

Because many teams work closely together, it’s smart to take time to discuss love languages as a team. Help individuals identify their specific love language, and then work to develop an office culture that helps effectively nurture each other and buil… Continue reading

12 secret and unusual places to recruit amazing talent

Good talent is out there. By taking a different approach to agent and staff recruitment, you can find amazing additions to your team or brokerage. Continue reading

Does the commission lawsuit spell the end for NAR? The Real Word

This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White are talking about year-end home sales numbers, Jason Oppenheim’s commission lawsuit comments, and the weekly media review Left, Middle, Right. Continue reading

ICYMI: Here’s a roundup of the trends, buzz and sage advice from Inman Connect New York

The biggest takeaway from ICNY for trainer and author Bernice Ross? Regardless of what the market does or whatever the latest whiz-bang technology is, the basics are still the name of the game when it comes to real estate.  Continue reading

What can we learn from a chicken sandwich? 5 key takeaways

Although they claim to have been the first to offer a fried chicken sandwich, Chick-fil-A realized that anyone else could offer a competing product. Therefore, they focused on developing an unbeatable customer experience. Continue reading

Listing inventory drying up? 7 FAQs for hosting a budget-friendly homeseller seminar

Hosting a budget-friendly real estate seminar doesn’t have to be overwhelming or expensive — all it takes is a bit of creativity and planning ahead of time so you can make sure everything runs smoothly on the day of the event itself. Continue reading

Fashion victims? When broker and agent style choices clash

The standard for appropriate business attire is always a moving target, especially in real estate. How should residential real estate brokers navigate this ever-shifting playing field, one full of landmines in every direction? Continue reading