12 things you need to know about getting your real estate license

Know someone who’s thinking about leaving their 9-to-5 jobs and moving into a role in the real estate industry? Darryl Davis outlines the process and what to expect next. Continue reading

Leading the way: Woman-to-woman advice about growing your career

It can be tough for women in the housing industry to find the opportunities and mentorship they need to grow professionally. Learn how to achieve more with timely and actionable advice from real estate and mortgage marketing expert Jessica Siguenza. Continue reading

Risk and reward: How to succeed in luxury real estate

As independent contractors, real estate agents are able to make choices about positioning themselves and finding the right market niche. Find out how agent Dwayne Leatherwood developed a luxury client base. Continue reading

Professional athletes make the perfect recruits. Here’s why

The soft skills and mental strength pro athletes call on for high levels of performance are remarkably similar to those shared by top producers. Find out how you can tap into their strengths to supercharge your business. Continue reading

Here are the mistakes agents must avoid: The Real Word

This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss mistakes agents make when competing, consumer recession fears and the Marketeer. Continue reading

What to do when a customer calls about a home that is sold

For too many agents, a call after the listing is sold is ignored. Instead, writes team leader Tom Toole, you can make it an opportunity and a springboard for adding value. Continue reading

Circa 1950: What real estate agents need to know about housing styles from the 1950s 

Housing in the 1950s is characterized by homogeneous style and post-World War II sensibilities, affluence and family size. Broker Gerard Splendore offers insight into the historical and architectural roots of the decade’s home styles as part of his Cir… Continue reading

How to show your buyers you are a pro, even if you are new to the game

When you’re first starting out, it’s important to figure out the lay of the land for each type of transaction. Inspiring confidence in your buyer clients means knowing the process from start to finish before you show that first property. Continue reading

Is your 2022 business plan holding up? Time for a reboot

Building a business plan that doesn’t flex is not realistic in today’s market. Expert B.J. Sonderman has some motivational advice about changing your plan so that you can keep moving forward. Continue reading

Seeing contingencies come back? Your market is shifting

During the red-hot seller’s market of the past couple of years, we saw contingencies all but disappear in high-demand markets. As the market shifts, the reemergence of contingent transactions and contingency clauses can help you gauge the balance of po… Continue reading