7 things top listing agents know before every listing appointment

Are you really prepared for that listing appointment? Jimmy Burgess shares the things you need to know before you knock on the door. Continue reading

It’s time to replace work-life (im)balance with work-life harmony

Perfect balance may not always be possible, coaches Melanie Klein and Emily Bossert write, but you have the right to seek out the rhythm and way of working that’s healthy for you. Continue reading

MLSs opt out, work around, push back at new rules: The Download

MLSs rethink rules and develop new policies in the face of upcoming changes to their ability to post compensation information. Continue reading

3 pillars of creating a sustainable and rewarding real estate business

You apply discipline to starting and growing your business, but how do you apply that same discipline to making it sustainable? Broker Pam Blair offers guidance for making your real estate business more meaningful and satisfying. Continue reading

Dominate documentation this summer with these 4 hot tips

Want to cover yourself and your clients while preventing miscommunication? Careful organization and documentation, Rachael Hite writes, can save your summer. Continue reading

At long last — down payment assistance is finally cool

By making homeownership more affordable, Bernice Ross writes, DPA enhances the value agents bring to the table and plays a vital role in helping those who might otherwise be excluded from the housing market. Continue reading

Keller Williams’ big backpedal on profit-sharing cuts: The Download

In the face of backlash from proposed profit-sharing cuts, the franchisor’s leadership council is changing its tune. Continue reading

5 totally fixable reasons smart real estate agents underperform

Want to make great strides in your business? Jimmy Burgess believes that the answers you seek to a successful real estate practice may be simpler than you think. Continue reading