Keep calm and carry on. How to stay cool when things get heated

Through mindfulness and breath work, coaches Melanie Klein and Emily Bossert offer strategies to help you navigate the highs and lows of day-to-day business. Continue reading

5 stress relievers for real estate agents

It’s no secret that being a real estate agent comes with its share of stressors, says The Agency’s Santiago Arana. Manage your stress and reset your mindset with these simple techniques that you can do anywhere and anytime. Continue reading

Buyer uncertainty stressing you out? 5 ways to stay sane in a hectic market

The extreme lack of inventory has agents in total panic mode. On top of their day-to-day roles, agents now more than ever also have to be friends, counselors and confidants. Here’s how to manage the stress of it all. Continue reading

Work-Stressed? How to Give Yourself Free Time

Millions of Americans were wound tighter than a rubber band due to work stress before the coronavirus crisis. Now, things are worse. But Celeste Headlee, the NPR and public television host who just published the de-stress book, Do Nothing, says: “You h… Continue reading

Winter blues getting you down? Here’s how to chase them away

This time of year, it’s crucial to take care of yourself so you can stay healthy, happy and motivated. Here are a few ways to keep your spirit up all winter long.  Continue reading

Dollars and sense: 10 things financially smart agents already know

In this recurring column on all things agent and broker finance, Jack Gross explains why establishing financially savvy habits starts with self-awareness and how he learned that the hard way. Continue reading

Reflections over resolutions: How to learn from setbacks and failures

Mistakes happen, but it’s what you learn from them that helps you grow into the next (and best) version of yourself. Here are some common areas agents have struggled with, and a few recommendations for turning those situations into growth opportunities… Continue reading

20 things you need to do before 2020

Our industry is shifting, and as we approach a new decade, I know that the agents who are savvy and willing to be dynamic will come out on top. Here’s what you need to check off the list before the new year rolls around. Continue reading

Do You Meditate? Here’s Why You Might Want To

(Editor’s note: This story launches a four-part, weekly series on meditation, including its benefits for pain management, mental health and overall well-being.) How can the simple act of sitting quietly and trying to keep your mind focused on the prese… Continue reading