24 feel-good real estate holiday movies we can’t get enough of

Curl up with some hot chocolate, a warm blanket and a fireplace (if you have one), and choose a real estate holiday movie or three curated by Jessi Healey to feel a little bit merrier. Continue reading

Maximizing ROI: Key home updates sellers should prioritize

Sellers are always seeking ways to maximize their return on investment when selling a home. Mauricio Umansky shares the key updates to focus on so they can get the most out of the transaction. Continue reading

8 ways for agents to be the lighthouse in 2023

Finding ways to rise above the noise and shine light onto a challenging market is the mission of every agent in today’s market. Coach Darryl Davis shares eight strategies to help agents become a beacon of light for their clients against the storm of mi… Continue reading

I want to put some of the reality back into realty

Broker and real estate expert Teresa Boardman feels it is time to put the real back into real estate. The average transaction isn’t typically camera-ready. When things get real, real quick in real estate she says that we need to leave the drama on TV w… Continue reading

New Agent Lifesaver: What do I do when another agent fails to disclose property defects?

What do you do when you find out that the agent on the other side of the transaction has not disclosed major property defects? The answer isn’t as easy as you think. Continue reading

Frustrated with inventory? 5 tips for getting creative

Working in a low inventory market can be frustrating for all parties involved. Broker Julie Bubsy offers advice on how to create inventory for your clients when there is seemingly nothing there. Continue reading

SparkOffer’s open-bid model helps listing agents market homes: Review

SparkOffer is an open-offer model for buying homes, run by the listing agent to help market sellers’ homes. It can especially benefit agents with unique luxury listings, investment properties, land and other real estate that doesn’t earn a lot of atten… Continue reading

Feeling overwhelmed? 4 skills new agents should master first

Navigating the many processes and moving parts of this industry can seem overwhelming — especially to newly minted agents. But you can’t be all things to all people. Here are the main things you need to focus on. Continue reading

Close the deal! How to forget leads, and adopt a growth mindset

To break down the barriers in your mind that are holding you back, you need guts, dedication and grit. Find out from military elite-turned-consultant Kate Monroe (who’s running six companies and training thousands of employees) how maintain the energy … Continue reading

Want more sales? 10 lessons in the art of persuasion

There’s no doubt that the art of persuasion has a critical place in real estate sales. Here’s what agents can learn from bestselling author Daniel Pink’s MasterClass on sales and persuasion. Continue reading