‘How the hell did I get here?’ How to make moves without regrets

Being really honest with yourself and asking these key soul-searching questions can help you determine whether making a move is right for you at this particular moment in your life, author and coach Darryl Davis writes. Continue reading

Real Tea: ‘Buying Beverly Hills’ agents dish on rookie mistakes

Netflix’s “Buying Beverly Hills” centers around rookie agents and their high-profile team leaders and mentors at The Agency. From mispronouncing finishes to being ill-prepared for showings, these agents dish on learning the tough lessons while being fi… Continue reading

Low motivation? Blind ambition? Procrastination? Here’s how to solve 5 common team squabbles

Working with a team is as much of an exercise in self-improvement, commitment to excellence and accountability for the team leader as it is for members on the team, writes broker Cara Ameer. The goal is to create a happy and inspiring place to prosper.  Continue reading

I’m a real estate agent. You can’t tell me what to wear on the job

Why is it that in 2023 our culture is still determined to enforce dated and ridiculous dress code stereotypes? Trainer Rachael Hite says that brokers need to focus more on providing great customer service to consumers and better training for agents an… Continue reading

These 10 skills will make you look like a natural born leader

Everyone has the ability to be a great leader, but not everyone has the drive. Developing leadership skill takes time, dedication and perseverance. Continue reading

Courses designed to ‘raise the bar’ don’t go far enough

It is the little things that happen every day that cause distrust and the accusation that Realtors are not professional enough. Teresa Boardman designs her dream course for raising the bar. Continue reading

Why ‘dog days’ are great for business

The challenge of differentiation and capturing a buyer’s attention is monumental, for even the most skilled agents. In this agent’s case, “man’s best friend” is also an agent’s best friend. Continue reading

7 power moves top agents are making right now

Is your desire to grow your business this year? What are you doing right now that your competition isn’t? According to Jimmy Burgess, by focusing on optimizing the efficiencies in your business and serving others with the highest level of service possi… Continue reading

What’s the biggest rookie mistake agents make? The pros sound off

By avoiding common rookie mistakes, new real estate agents can set themselves up for success and establish a positive reputation in the industry.  Continue reading