10 tried-and-true prospecting strategies that won’t fail you

Prospecting can be an intimidating task for a lot of agents. However, there’s really no right or wrong way to prospect, and each of us has to choose what works best for our personalities and styles. Here are a few ideas to help you get started. Continue reading

Start here: 9 skills agents need to nail from the start

Most fledgling agents fail because they don’t master the business fundamentals and build on those fundamentals throughout their careers. If you’re new to the industry, focus on complete mastery of these skills first. Continue reading

The 10+ greatest real estate and sales books of all time (IMHO)

Everyone should be continuously learning and honing their craft, especially in the ever-changing landscape of real estate. Here are the all-time best real estate and sales books according to Jay Thompson. Continue reading

How to couch armchair expert advice

Knowing how to combat misguided viewpoints with vetted knowledge and confidence is vital. Here are eight scenarios you are likely to encounter and how to contend with them. Continue reading

Watch: New real estate agent onboarding guide 101

Join us for another episode of Keeping it Real this week to learn the optimal way to onboard a new real estate agent to your team or brokerage with Greg Harrelson and Frank Frank Klesitz Continue reading

From cold to sold: Here’s how to take your business to the next level

If feel like your business is drifting or you simply want to kick it up a notch, get back to the basics. These 10 fundamentals will help you focus on systematic growth. Continue reading

Redfin launches program to help professionals enter real estate

The career accelerator program will help professionals in other industries prepare for a career with Redfin through in-person classes and training. Continue reading

New to real estate? 5 key career decisions that’ll set you up right

With so many real estate agents calling it quits within the first couple of years, those early-career decisions can prove to be vital in setting you up for long-term success. Here are a few areas all newbies need to focus on. Continue reading

New agents, it’s not about the split

So many new agents choose a brokerage by going with the one that offers the highest split. This can not only be a huge mistake, but it can also set a newbie up for failure. Continue reading

Wave of new agents swarm NYC market amid inventory shortage

The number of new agents entering the New York City market rose 7 percent in May as the city continues its economic recovery, according to data analysis company Corofy. Continue reading