8 ways you can help advocate for LGBTQ+ people in your office

As agents head into one of the most challenging political environments in our history, they need management who has their best interests at heart. Many in the real estate industry are poorly prepared to hire, employ and handle the customer service need… Continue reading

What your LGBTQ clients would like you to know about their real estate needs

Julie Nelson, who proudly identifies as an L in the LGBTQ+ community, says that everyone appreciates a little guidance when it comes to navigating differences. Here are a few tips for working with LGBTQ+ clients.
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Marriage equality plaintiff, former Realtor Jim Obergefell on LGBTQ+ advocacy today

As the plaintiff in Obergefell v. Hodges, Jim Obergefell sought to honor the memory of his late husband. The result was a sweeping Supreme Court decision that made marriage equality law. Today, he continues his advocacy and is running for the Ohio Hous… Continue reading

10 accounts agents need to optimize their business and personal cash flows

Financial experts Jordan Curnutt and Michael Kilner outline a plan to apply the principles of the envelope or bucket method to both banking and investment accounts. That way, you can make your money work as hard as you do. Continue reading

Why real estate offers the biggest opportunity to new tech companies

It’s no secret that startups are risky business, but the real estate industry has a tradition of holding the door open for new tech. Expert Georg Chmiel weighs in on how this means big opportunities for burgeoning companies looking to make an impact. Continue reading

Want to know a property’s true value? Think digital

Technology-driven floor plans are a tool for helping depict the true value of a home and ultimately driving more well-informed financial decisions for buyers and sellers alike. Continue reading

5 things to know before choosing a geographic farm

When it comes to geographic farming, says Jimmy Burgess, this is the time to be real with yourself. The main reason farming efforts fail is a lack of consistency and commitment to executing on the marketing strategies needed for success. Continue reading

Fannie Mae’s latest forecast is a shocker: The Real Word

This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Fannie Mae’s new prediction for existing-home sales, summer marketing and the Marketeer. Continue reading

Uncertainty in real estate is inevitable. Use these tips to keep pushing ahead

Drown out the noise, and remain focused on service and networking, advises Christine Carr. If you do, periods of uncertainty can become less of a roadblock and more of an opportunity. Continue reading