A recent Wall Street Journal Page-One investigation of financial advisers found that more than 6,300 of the 72,000 financial advisers on the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards’ website to help investors find Certified Financial Planners (CF… Continue reading
Consumer credit reporting agency TransUnion launched this week an updated version of its proprietary resident scoring algorithm, called ResidentScore 3.0. Continue reading
Part 1 of this series looked at your mindset and whether you’re well prepared to leave the business. The next step is determining the value of your business and what you can do to enhance its value prior to your sale. Continue reading
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, find out why The Agency’s Tracy McLaughlin believes being truthful is the only policy for agents. Continue reading
It’s a daily challenge that we wrestle with in almost every aspect of our lives: We often have much higher expectations than what is achievable. By setting our expectations so high, we’re setting ourselves up for inevitable disappointments and “failure… Continue reading
So you want to be a luxury agent? In addition to knowing the community and the ins and outs of the market, you’ll also have to find yourself in those same places where luxury homeowners spend time. Here’s how to meet them where they’re at — on LinkedIn… Continue reading
Luxury homes have always included premium amenities, and it has always been the role of agents to connect buyers with aspirational conveniences. But as highlighted by a Mansion Global report, there has been a recent shift in what luxury buyers are sear… Continue reading
“It’s more difficult to stay on top than to get there.” Mia Hamm, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, and two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup champion. Being the top agent in your market means building a practice that is not just okay or average. Continue reading
Marlene Baugh has been a real estate agent in Virginia for nearly 40 years. In that time, she has served families across multiple generations, built deep and lasting relationships with her clients, and established a successful, trusted team business. Continue reading
Every industry has its single-service tools, suite of solutions, and comprehensive platforms. It’s the nature of the beast. Where there’s a need, there’s a technology company that wants to solve it (and make money off of it!). Continue reading