Against the grain: 2 female leaders shaking up the industry

Kenya Burrell-VanWormer won the 2018 Inman Person of the Year award for leading HAR’s opposition to NAR’s proposed dues increase. Nikki Beauchamp, the president-elect for FIABCI USA, was one of the lone voices advocating for change when it came to rest… Continue reading

Looking for listings? Here’s how to find, sign and turn unlisted properties

When listings are scarce, one-party listings can be a powerful tool to locate properties that are not currently listed but whose owners might be willing to sell if they receive the right offer. Here’s a solid strategy to turn unlisted properties into d… Continue reading

Looking for listings? Here’s how to find, sign and turn unlisted properties

When listings are scarce, one-party listings can be a powerful tool to locate properties that are not currently listed but whose owners might be willing to sell if they receive the right offer. Here’s a solid strategy to turn unlisted properties into d… Continue reading

A 10-step plan for having a life outside real estate

If you’re spending too much time working on your business, rather than creating memories with those you care about, try this 10-step process. It makes no difference which step you take first. The point is to begin the process and build from there.  Continue reading

How to cope with iBuyers in your market

If you have iBuyers in your market, consider leveraging all your options. Byron Short, the broker-owner of Success Property Brokers in Phoenix, has created a very effective approach to coping with all the iBuyer models in his market. Find out how it wo… Continue reading

Hope, dream and fix it: What agents can learn from 2020 candidates

President Donald Trump rode to success with a campaign slogan that appealed to our reptilian instincts, according to marketing experts, just as President Barack Obama’s “hope” campaign did. Debates will show us whether the current crop of candidates ha… Continue reading

What professionals make the best recruits (and how to find them)

While most people vacation during the summertime, right now is the best time of year to recruit some of the most dependable and profitable agents you can hire. Who are those people? Find out here. Continue reading

Why multitasking is the greatest productivity myth

You might feel as if you’re achieving a lot by undertaking several tasks at once, but the opposite is true. Neuroscience research shows that multitasking confuses the brain, slows you down and makes you prone to make errors. Continue reading

Agents: Check your bias at the door

Regardless of your beliefs, your political affiliation or your passion for a specific cause, when it comes to real estate, personal bias can easily slip into a conversation. Even the slightest slip in this area can result in violations of the Fair Hous… Continue reading