I only have pies for you! 7 pop-by ideas your clients will fall for

It’s time to come together and give thanks for all we have and the people in our lives that make such a difference. Coach Darryl Davis shares fun ways to make the holiday season even more special. Continue reading

Recruit better agents with this 15-step plan for vetting top talent

Because many agents wait to change offices until the end of the year, now is prime recruiting time. Trainer Bernice Ross takes you step by step through a process designed to help you take advantage of every opportunity. Continue reading

Homelessness is an epidemic. But there’s a solution: Bring them home

Homelessness is not just a housing problem — it’s a lack of compassion, Inman founder Brad Inman writes. But a blueprint exists thanks to successful animal rescue efforts: Bring the homeless into our homes. Continue reading

7 creative (and affordable) ways to thank your clients so they’ll always November you

By expressing our thanks in a creative and thoughtful way, we can show our clients how much we appreciate their business — and forge even stronger relationships with them in the process.  Continue reading

Abuzz, then a bust: What happened with all that big ‘platform’ chatter?

Real estate platforms were a hot topic a few years ago, but for even some of the biggest companies, sprawling enterprise has been the quickest way to failure, Inman founder Brad Inman writes. Continue reading

‘Is now a good time to buy a home?’: Here’s how to answer

It’s the question everyone is asking right now, and the answer depends in part on your knowledge of the market and in part on the client’s personal perspective. Jimmy Burgess talks to David Childers, president of Keeping Current Matters, to determine h… Continue reading

Want more options? Make getting a brokers license your winter project

Flexibility and agility are always useful for independent contractors, according to broker Teresa Boardman. Obtaining your brokers license during your downtime gives you more professional options. Continue reading

9 steps for getting buyers the best deal in a down market

To flourish as the market changes, real estate agents need to be able to provide comprehensive and meaningful service to buyers. Author and trainer Bernice Ross offers strategies to help eager homebuyers get the most for their buying power. Continue reading

Your 2023 business depends on nailing this seller conversation

To flourish as the market changes, you must be able to persuade your sellers to price their homes correctly for market realities. Author and trainer Bernice Ross offers strategies and a script you can use to have difficult, but necessary, conversations. Continue reading