What you need to know to pick the brokerage that’s right for you

Christine Lee, CEO of Seize the Market, and Imran Poladi, a vice president at NextHome, Inc., share tips on finding the right brokerage. Continue reading

10 fundamentals every agent needs to master

If you’re in a self-made business like real estate, you have to set yourself up for success. And a big part of that is making sure you build your business on the fundamentals. Continue reading

Why don’t we think about clients’ specific needs?

Other than that narrow exception that agents make for first-time homebuyers, agents don’t think of clients as having specialized needs that require customized solutions. Instead, agents provide a cookie-cutter approach to standardized service with the … Continue reading

How a spirit of generosity will win you new business

Follow the advice of your grandma, and never arrive at a party empty-handed. Contribute to any given situation by giving prospective clients useful information, advice and comfort. They’ll thank you with new business. Continue reading

Why you should treat everyone like a client from the moment you meet

Successful real estate agents foster a relationship dynamic in which clients and potential clients start thinking of them like their other service providers, such as their accountants, their dentists and their hair stylists. Continue reading

WATCH: 6 pitfalls that can get agents in legal trouble

Copyright and intellectual property, deceptive images, audio-visual recording, cannabis, smart-home tech and teams — these are all legal pitfalls real estate agents need to be aware of to avoid fines, legal trouble and even prison. Tune into the entire… Continue reading

WATCH: 7 things agents need to change today

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Rand Realty’s Joe Rand outlines seven things agents need to stop doing immediately to differentiate themselves onstage at Inman Connect New York. Continue reading

WATCH: The top things brokers wish agents knew

What do brokers wish they could tell real estate agents? Seasoned real estate brokers Anthony Askowitz and Felicia Hengle join Joe Rand onstage to spill the best-kept secrets in the industry on the Inman Connect New York stage.  Continue reading

WATCH: 10 things agents must know to navigate a shifting market

Platform wars, easing lending standards, search as a commodity — the landscape of real estate is changing, and at the same time, the market is shifting. How should agents navigate? Continue reading