The Music of an Unforgettable Trip

Christmas Day 2018 was one of the worst days of my life. Just over a month before, my husband of 32 years, Dale, died two days before Thanksgiving of a sudden massive heart attack. He was only 57 and we had been together since we were teenagers. To say… Continue reading

MLS system ‘in jeopardy,’ facing existential threat from iBuyers

“We are playing dominoes when the new world’s playing 3-D chess,” write the authors of a new MLS Roundtable white paper that was released on Monday. Continue reading

Improvement vs. maintenance: How to explain the difference

Homeowners looking to sell often seem confused over what constitutes an improvement versus deferred maintenance. Here’s a handy list that’ll help your clients distinguish between basic maintenance and genuine home improvements. Continue reading

Exiting real estate: How much is your business really worth?

What does it take to successfully sell a real estate business? The first two parts of this series looked at your mindset around leaving the business and how to increase its value when you sell. The next step is negotiating the sale. Continue reading

How to make the most of your day off

In a field where there’s an expectation of being responsive and “on” constantly, you’re bound to burn out if you don’t take time off. Here’s how to squeeze the most out of a day off. Continue reading

A day in the life of a real estate team leader

A day in the life of a real estate agent can be hectic and include a wide range of activities — from meeting with clients and staging homes to social media marketing and coordinating transactions. When it comes to leading a team, however, a typical day… Continue reading

Want to ensure success shows up? Look for these 4 things.

A Work In Progress. Aren’t we all? Well, those of us who want to achieve at high levels are, and I’ve learned over the years that we’re actually a small community. Most people will tell you they want to be great and achieve at high levels, but as my me… Continue reading