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

4 ways to reset your outlook on business at the beginning of 2023

Your mind is powerful, and these approaches will help you maximize your mindset and take a leap into new next-level territory. Trust yourself, your strengths and your intuitions and you’ll have a year to be proud of.  Continue reading

Master the art of cold calling with these 8 can’t-miss strategies

Cold calling can be an intimidating prospect for many real estate agents, but it doesn’t have to be, writes renowned trainer Darryl Davis. Real estate agents can turn cold calls into warm leads with practice and preparation, and as it becomes second na… Continue reading

Why this economist says today’s market is not a do-over of 2008

Now, although price growth through the pandemic period was clearly excessive, writes economist Matthew Gardner, fundamentally speaking, the two periods cannot be considered to be similar at all. Continue reading

How to create great marketing content in seconds with ChatGPT

We’re at the very front end of changes that will forever alter almost every aspect of our lives, according to trainer Bernice Ross. While AI isn’t likely to replace agents any time soon, those who fail to embrace these powerful tools will lose signific… Continue reading

25 cities cracking down on Airbnb: The Real Word

This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White are talking about cities that are making it harder to own short-term rentals, how inflation has impacted millennial homebuying plans and the weekly media review Left, Middle, Right. Continue reading

AI now complete with built-in stereotyping

If you want to use the ChatGPT chatbot for marketing, you need to be aware of its limitations and potential drawbacks, writes broker Teresa Boardman. It may make more sense, in fact, to do your own writing. Continue reading

11 red flags that you’re getting off track in your real estate business

It is possible to tell when your real estate business is going off-course before it’s too late. By keeping your fingers on the pulse of your business, you can evaluate often and adjust your course. Continue reading

Adapting and refreshing your coaching and training programs for 2023

In this week’s video column, @properties Christie’s International Real Estate executives Amy Corr and Kevin Van Eck discuss how brokers should review their business plans to focus on the skills agents need to be successful in this new market.  Continue reading