Should it take a village to train new agents?

An agent is frustrated by the general lack of professionalism of rookies. Should veteran agents be tasked with showing newbies “the ropes” of the job? Or should brokerages provide more intensive training? Anthony Askowitz explores this hypothetical sit… Continue reading

A new wave of luxury buyers: Business models and trends to watch

The new wave of luxury real estate buyers has changed the playing field. The good news is that top luxury professionals in the industry have insights that’ll help you take advantage of the opportunities it presents. Continue reading

Recruiting new agents? 5 tips for making your brokerage stand out

New agents are a big part of a brokerage’s success. A good way to attract and recruit them is through effective and eye-catching marketing and branding campaigns that highlight your brokerage’s key differentiators. Here are a few tips. Continue reading

Does it really matter where you hang your license? Here’s the truth

A solid agent will be good anywhere. However, the decision of where you hang your license can determine a lot about how you take your business to the next level — and whether you’ll even make it in real estate. Continue reading

New Insights into Luxury Connect: Who’s speaking and about what?

It’s getting harder for luxury agents and brokers to balance sellers’ expectations with buyers’ demands. And to make things more comprehensible and easier, we’re unpacking it all at Luxury Connect, Oct. 25-26. Here’s a sneak peek at how we’re going to … Continue reading

Update: Announcing the agenda for Luxury Connect

The Luxury Connect agenda is action packed. From inspiring insights onstage to amazing networking opportunities offstage, you’ll have every chance to learn from and network with top producers from across the country. Grab your ticket now before prices … Continue reading

Keller Williams launches new home-focused training program

The launch of KW New Homes comes amid an ongoing period of historically low housing inventory, making new homes an especially appealing area of focus for many agents. 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

Why ‘do what you love, outsource the rest’ is bad advice

While hiring staff to take on tasks you’re not best at is a common way of growing a team, it can be incredibly costly to hire out a task you haven’t mastered yet. Here’s what you should consider before opting to “hire it out.” Continue reading

A top ERA broker shares his basics for recruiting and training

ERA Sunrise Realty broker David Moody shares why grit, perseverance and committing to “doing things the right way” are the keys to creating a solid agent lineup. Continue reading