From ship to shore: How yachts fuel Florida’s luxury real estate pipeline

Every year, the world’s wealthiest people descend on Florida’s aquamarine waters. But for dedicated yachters, significant real estate investments typically follow, luxury agents told Inman. Continue reading

Compass’ luxury division launches new global referral program

Compass Luxury Division has teamed with Paris-based luxury firm BARNES International to develop a new referral program, according to the company. Agents from both brokerages will send and receive referrals from each other for an undisclosed fee. Continue reading

Compass’ luxury division launches new global referral program

Compass Luxury Division has teamed with Paris-based luxury firm BARNES International to develop a new referral program, according to the company. Agents from both brokerages will send and receive referrals from each other for an undisclosed fee. Continue reading

40 ways to generate leads that work right now

Leads are the lifeblood of any successful real estate business. Here are 40 ways to generate leads that are working right now from Jimmy Burgess. Choose a few, and get started today. Continue reading

Rocket Homes is target of ‘ongoing law enforcement investigation’

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau launched an investigation into Rocket’s real estate brokerage arm in 2020 on eve of the company’s IPO. Three years later, the probe is ongoing. Continue reading

This 22-year-old agent did $16M in Year 1. Here’s how he did it

Jimmy Burgess sits down with Noah Escobar, a 22-year-old real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida closed and contracted over $16 million in sales volume in his first full calendar year as an agent. Continue reading

5 big business takeaways from RE/MAX’s R4 conference this week

RE/MAX hosted its latest annual R4 conference in Las Vegas this week. Here are the top tips to create an “unstoppable” business straight from RE/MAX execs, trainers and top producers. Continue reading

How bad is it? A value-cost analysis of top marketing tools and tactics

When it comes to effectively marketing one’s personal brand, there are a number tools and tactics that might cost time, money, energy or repeat business, and therefore, it’s imperative to parse through what’s worth the investment and what’s not. Continue reading

5 secrets behind my best sales year yet, despite the market slowdown

Top-producing agent Mary Bonham believes that no matter what the market renders, there are key actions we can take as Realtors that’ll improve our business. Continue reading

Ramping up referral business is more important than ever in 2023

Economic uncertainty is putting pressure on real estate agents’ databases. Hot leads have simmered, and suddenly business is harder to come by. That’s why referrals are more valuable than ever. Continue reading