Moving abroad? Paul Brazell Acosta describes life as an agent in Spain

Interest in European markets, including those in Spain, has been growing in recent years. Expat and real estate broker Paul Brazell Acosta describes the personal and professional life you can expect should you decide to make the move. Continue reading

At a glance: A financial guide for for your first year in real estate

This month-over-month financial plan will help walk you through where you should be and help you avoid any cash-flow pitfalls in your first year. Bookmark this handy list — and refer to it often. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Don’t expect a hiccup-free transaction

Real estate agents across the nation share stories of the lessons they’ve learned during their time in the industry. This week: Find out why NYC associate broker Lisa Chajet says there’s rarely a trouble-free transaction in real estate. Continue reading

How to execute on giving your team what they need to grow

Could your brokerage service system use an overhaul? If you want your team to grow, The Agency’s Mauricio Umansky says you need to offer the best in tools and technology. Continue reading

6 steps to increase diversity in both your office and business plan

Studies show that the U.S. residential housing market is becoming more diverse. Diversity expert Julia Lashay Israel shares why it is important for team leaders to reevaluate their business models and practices right now. Continue reading

7 core strategies for building a thriving business

The process of growing a thriving real estate business is systematic when the proper strategies are matched with consistent execution, says Jimmy Burgess. Identify the ideal strategies for you, go all in executing those strategies, and the success you’… Continue reading

LISTEN: ‘Realtoring’ in the metaverse

In this podcast episode, broker, coach and author Dr. Lee Davenport talks to two real estate pros who are on the cutting edge of the intersection between technology and real estate. Continue reading

To retire, not retire or un-retire: Explore your options

No one talks about retiring and unretiring, yet people do it, says broker Teresa Boardman. Here’s why she challenges the notion that retirement has to be forever. Continue reading

Everything you need to know about purchasing virtual land (but were afraid to ask)

According to addy founder Mike Stephenson, virtual worlds offer us the opportunity to expand our professional horizons with real-world applications of finance and investment principles that can pay off in the real world. Continue reading

The current state of the real estate metaverse

Many experts look at the metaverse as a 3D model of the Internet. If you’ve ever put on a virtual reality headset, you’ve visited the metaverse. Continue reading