Are brokers wasting money on tech for their agents?

If “we provide the tech” is such a rallying cry for recruitment, why don’t more agents jump on board when it’s available? Some agents won’t use technology no matter what you do. Here are a few reasons agents can be so tech-resistant.
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How to make sure your agents follow up on internet leads

Agents often think of internet leads as inferior and let them fall by the wayside. Here’s how you can stop that from happening. Continue reading

Quit complaining about clients! They’re frustrated, too

Instead of complaining about clients, be the one who educates them, provides information and holds their hand when necessary — and please answer the damn phone. Continue reading

7 signs an agent is preparing to leave your brokerage

How can you tell if an agent is looking to exit your firm? Here are seven warning signs to look out for, and what to do if you spot them. Continue reading

Wanna finish 2019 strong? Do a 5-step mid-year brokerage checkup

How are your agents doing year-to-date? Are you on target to hit your firm’s goals? Are any budget items out of line? Here are a few tips to make sure you finish up 2019 strong and are ready for whatever next year brings. Continue reading

Fear being disrupted? 4 reasons this indie broker’s over it

Disruptors, iBuyers, lawsuits — what’s a traditional broker to do? Regular columnist and indie broker Erica Ramus is tired of hearing industry woes about being disrupted. It’s time to stop whining about it and do what you can do to ensure your future. … Continue reading

Office meetings a snooze? 5 tips for giving them pizazz

In today’s high-tech office environment, are face-to-face meetings necessary, or even possible, when so many brokerages are virtual? Here’s how to host a meeting that your officemates will enjoy attending. Continue reading

Should your brokerage open a property management division?

Property management can be labor intensive, a legal minefield and seem like more trouble than it is worth. But with proper staffing and systems in place, property management can add another stream of income to your business — and set you apart from you… Continue reading