The Kaizen way: Reach your goals and improve, step by step

As a broker or team leader, you might have goals for your agents, but you need to train them to focus on the process of achieving those goals to successfully reach them. Continue reading

Miami Association of Realtors to offer Kleard Pro for member open houses

Kleard has announced a partnership with the Miami Association of Realtors to provide its open house sign-in and buyer identification software for free. Continue reading

Pulse: 12 responses to ‘You don’t hold open houses? Why?’

Last week, we asked for your best responses to sellers when they say: “You don’t hold open houses? Why?” Readers shared how they overcome this objection, noting security risks, unlikelihood of attracting serious buyers and the arguable obsolescence of … Continue reading

6 housing topics to talk about (instead of politics) on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving dinners can quickly turn tense when touchy subjects are brought up. Here are six interesting housing topics to chat about instead. Continue reading

The Real World: What is NAR’s pocket listing ban really about?

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, they break down what the NAR pocket listing ban is really about (Spoiler: Lazine thinks it’s really an NAR versus Compass battle) and talk… Continue reading

Why open houses — home and away — are lead machines

There’s been a lot of debate about the value of open houses. In my opinion, they’re great for networking and expanding your sphere of influence, and they can help you cast a wider net for business. They can also help you refresh your sense of perspecti… Continue reading

A Realtor’s lament: Why open houses feel dirty

Open houses are beyond passé — they feel wrong. They’re no better than waiting around on the street corner for someone to procure your services, much like what goes on in the red light district. Continue reading

How to turn real estate rookies into sales superstars

As a real estate team grows, the broker’s responsibilities and work requirements grow along with it. Finding the right person for the job, teaching the right skills and leading by example all matter to a new agent’s future success. Continue reading

The Real Word: Are open houses worth your time?

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, they dive into the value of open houses and discuss mega open houses versus a regular Sunday open house.  Continue reading