The Real Word: How does climate change affect the housing market?

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. In this edition of The Real Word, they’ll discuss how climate change is affecting the housing market, Zillow’s ad campaign, and features you should b… Continue reading

It’s a lawsuit waiting to happen! Avoid these post-closing problems

Running into post-closure problems is often burdensome for everyone involved in the transaction. In some cases where it morphs into a lawsuit, it can even be costly. So, how can agents prevent them in the first place, and what can they do to avoid liti… Continue reading

5 tips for helping homebuyers navigate a new construction purchase

Helping buyers navigate the homebuilding process can be challenging. There is a whole new process and language to learn. But the upside is so worth it. Here are my top five tips for working with new construction buyers Continue reading

Build lifelong relationships! How to cultivate client loyalty

Building long-lasting relationships with clients takes care and consistency. Here are a few of the ways we have nurtured and built loyalty among our clients.
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Fair Housing Month: How are you championing education?

There are still enough days left in Fair Housing Month to put together a plan for how you are going to educate yourself and your clients. Here’s how one broker-owner is joining the conversation about fair housing — and how you can, too. Continue reading

Keep in touch! 7 effective ways to maintain past-client relationships

Getting your name out there consistently (and frequently) is the key to building name recognition and retaining clients. Make sure your past clients don’t forget you and choose to use you again next time they need an agent. Here are a few ways to maint… Continue reading

Agent/broker perspective: Should top agents be consulted on office changes?

Each month Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic. This time: A top-producing agent is frustrated with her broker’s decision to switch to an open-office floor plan. How should her brok… Continue reading

How to nurture clients who can’t afford to buy right now

What if you have clients who need to move but can’t afford it? How do you help even when there is no immediate sale? Here are a few tips for helping clients overcome the laws of expansion. You’ll be their agent for life. Continue reading

10 secret Instagram and Facebook features most agents miss

Facebook and Instagram are two of the most popular and effective platforms for brand-building, promoting listings and generating leads. Did you know there are hidden features agents don’t know about? Here are some of our favorite little-known gems. Continue reading