The Benefits of Hiring a Companion for an Older Adult

More than 34 million family members and friends in the United States provide care to older adults, according to the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP. Caregiving covers a wide gamut of responsibility, though. It can range from simply touching b… Continue reading

Becoming a Standup Comic at 70 — No Joke!

Why would a 70-year-old divorced woman with a house in a beautiful beach area close to her daughter and year-old grandson start a new life as a comedian? It’s just doing what comes naturally for Stephanie Bass. “Grandmothers who have nothing to do but … Continue reading

Creating a New Life as a Widow

After losing my husband 10 years ago, I joined a bereavement group. At the final session, a few of us decided to meet monthly for lunch. Perfect for me, because for the first time in my life, I had no friends who lived nearby. I’d just left an all-cons… Continue reading

‘Red is the new black’: The top zingers from Inman Connect Las Vegas

Fierce competition for top agents, capturing consumer eyeballs and market share can often lead to some memorable zingers both on and off the Inman Connect Las Vegas stage. Here are some of the best from ICLV 2019.  Continue reading

7 morning habits that’ll set you up for a productive day

In real estate, you have a lot of balls in the air at any given moment, and there are lots of variables that can throw a wrench in your day. Setting yourself up for the best possible outcome every morning is one thing that is in your control. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Take the long view

Each week, we talk to agents across the country about what they’ve learned along the way (and what they wish they had known as new agents). This week, Atlas Real Estate’s Mike Hills discusses why patience is the key to investment success. Continue reading

Build your personal brand with social media

All real estate is local real estate. And no platform helps to emphasize that more than social media. As Strategic Creative Director of nm+u, I can say that BHGRE® not only has incredibly strong brand recognition, but it is a brand that resonates with … Continue reading

The most common requests from luxury clients

In today’s marketplace, sellers understand it’s not as easy to put a home on the market as it was five years ago. Sellers expect perfection, attention to detail at every corner; today’s buyer wants to fall in love with a home that could appear in a mag… Continue reading

7 things agents look for in a brokerage

Earning a competitive commission split is important, but it’s not the only thing most agents look for when choosing or staying with a brokerage. EXIT Realty was built on human potential. Our unique business model provides the opportunity for financial … Continue reading

‘I wish I knew this before I joined a team!’

Starting a real estate team isn’t easy. It takes a lot of planning, a lot of effort and some guts. While there’s a lot of information out there on the steps to take to start a team, the insights of those who have already done it (and achieved success) … Continue reading