5 habits to help you raise your financial IQ

When it comes to your financial future, the only dumb question is the one you didn’t ask. Let CFP Jordan Curnutt help you raise your financial IQ so that you can get a handle on your money. Continue reading

Dragging? Let RuPaul tell your inner saboteur to ‘sashay away’

Ever feel like your own worst enemy? Take a tip from Mama Ru, and see what a difference dealing with your inner saboteur makes in your life — and your business. Continue reading

No ‘Money Pit’! 14 things to watch for with historic homes

Whether it’s a carefully preserved showplace or a money pit, a historic property can offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the right buyer. Team leader Carl Medford offers his personal perspective based on his historic homeownership journey. Continue reading

Listening skills are the salesperson’s superpower

Sometimes real estate agents don’t seem to be able to break away from the script and listen to what potential clients really want and need. Broker Teresa Boardman offers a tale of two customer service experiences to share the importance of paying atten… Continue reading

Incentives slashed, downlines dropped. Time to sell real estate

As Compass pulls back on sign-on sweeteners and downlines ain’t what they used to be, some newer agents are having to learn how to build a business from the ground up — all over again. Continue reading

Tighten up: 10 steps for giving your tech stack a solid audit

As the market shifts, it’s important to make every penny count. That starts with getting the most out of your current tech budget. Trainer Bernice Ross walks you through evaluating and adjusting your tech stack for greater efficiency and savings. Continue reading

How to handle an agent’s social media post gone sideways

In this monthly column, Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic. This month’s situation: A seasoned agent takes the leap into social media, only to have it backfire on her and require g… Continue reading

They’re gunning for your commissions: 7 reasons not to despair

Despite all of the platforms and tech companies coming for real estate agent commissions, transactions hinge on the expertise of Realtors. Trainer and author Bernice Ross offers strategies for making the most of the opportunities the market offers righ… Continue reading

How brokerages can set themselves up for profitability early

Profitability requires more than an eye on the bottom line, according to The Agency’s Mauricio Umansky. You also need to focus on agents and maintain an overarching brokerage vision. Continue reading