Gary Keller says ‘right now, real estate is in a recession’

The real estate industry took a beating in 2023 — rising mortgage rates froze home sales, consumer sentiment slid to new lows, several landmark lawsuits threatened buyer-broker commissions, and the National Association of Realtors couldn’t keep itself … Continue reading

Keller Williams expands education empire with Coursera partnership

Texas-based franchisor Keller Williams has launched a new certification course with Coursera, the U.S.’s biggest open online course provider. The KW Real Estate Agent Professional Certificate course prepares users to build or improve their real estate … Continue reading

Teach to learn, and take advantage of the ‘orangutan effect’

Jay Papasan, author of “The ONE Thing,” writes that if you want to learn something, teach it to anyone, even if it’s just an orangutan. Continue reading

Put this ‘ONE Thing’ goal-setting strategy to work in 2024

“The ONE Thing” author Jay Papasan says goal setting to the now allows you to work backward from your long-term goals and figure out what you can do today to make them a reality. Continue reading

11 ways to say no (without actually having to say no)

Setting boundaries and saying no doesn’t have to be so difficult with help from best-selling author Jay Papasan. He offers a range of options from delicate to direct to help you guard your time and energy. Continue reading

Want a high-producing database? Look no further than Coca-Cola

How can you level up your marketing with high-value offerings? Here’s Keller Williams VP and bestselling author Jay Papasan’s list of value adds that your sphere won’t soon forget. Continue reading

What the greatest player-coaches of all time can teach us

Jay Papasan, author of The ONE Thing, shares lessons learned from coaches who know it’s how you coach yourself that matters most. Continue reading

How to leap forward after a stumble

Your next error could be the launchpad for building a new level of trust with your colleagues and clients, writes bestselling author Jay Papasan. The secret lies in your response. Continue reading

Gary Keller cites commission probe in pep talk touting agent happiness

“I’m happy. Screw ’em,” the Keller Williams co-founder told agents Tuesday at his Mega Agent Camp event, referring to antitrust suits involving commissions in which the brokerage is named. Continue reading

Gary Keller: A ‘rolling recession’ will hit the US housing market in 2024

Keller Williams kicked off its Mega Agent Camp on Tuesday with remarks from Gary Keller, who warned of a “rolling recession” while predicting agents will survive treacherous economic terrain. Continue reading