Executive assistant or operations manager: Is it the right fit?

Exploring your career options in real estate outside of a traditional agent path? Here’s what you should know about about two key administrative and operational positions: the executive assistant and operations manager. Continue reading

7 strategies for winning a bidding war

Remember that in a hot market like this, building a relationship with the agent can make a difference between your offer and the other 10 or so on the table. Here’s how to stand out. Continue reading

Show your thanks: 8 simple ideas for celebrating your agents

Setting aside time to honor and celebrate your agents’ successes will make them feel valued and appreciated. Here are some small gestures that can go a long way in boosting morale. Continue reading

Watch: The relationship between homebuilders and agents

RE/MAX, LLC President Nick Bailey welcomed Jerry Howard, CEO of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), and Tammy McCall, Realtor Relations Extraordinaire at Johnson Development Corporation. Continue reading

Realtor.com launches microsite with fair housing resources

Visitors to “Realtor.com for Everyone” are able to search for Realtors who have completed NAR’s At Home with Diversity certification. Continue reading

Oregon becomes first US state to ban homebuyer love letters

Homebuyers have used these so-called “love letters” help their offers stand out, but critics say they leave the door open for discrimination. Continue reading

Freshly licensed? 10 tips for getting the most out of your career

Most people get into real estate because of the potential perks: flexibility, endless earning potential, freedom to focus on what you love. If you’re looking to tap into that personal and professional satisfaction, here are 10 tips for having a more gr… Continue reading

NAR brings back ‘pitch battle’ for real estate tech

Contest winner will get a $15,000 cash prize at the trade group’s third annual Innovation, Opportunity & Investment (iOi) Summit. Continue reading

Pair of top South Carolina indie brokerages join Keller Williams

Chucktown Homes and Bowen and Associates have joined Keller Williams, according to an announcement on Wednesday. The move will be complete before the end of July. Continue reading