Honoring Dr. King’s legacy through the work of homeownership

When agents, brokers, and industry leaders lead with integrity and purpose, homeownership becomes more than a transaction, Julia Lashay Israel writes. It becomes a pathway to stability, dignity and possibility. Continue reading

8 reasons your brokerage needs an agent recognition plan

If the goal is to build strong brokerages, productive agents and sustainable businesses, Julia Lashay Israel writes, recognition belongs at the center of your strategy. Continue reading

No gimmicks: Just 5 things that work for real estate entrepreneurs

Whether you’re a solo agent building your brand, a team leader scaling your operations or a broker expanding your vision, these five keys from Julia Lashay Israel form the foundation of lasting success. Continue reading

5 financial tasks to delegate to boost productivity and profit

Delegating key financial tasks to a trusted advisor allows you to concentrate on what matters most: Building and growing your real estate business, Julia Lashay Israel writes. Continue reading

What’s next for fair housing in an anti-DEI era?

Protecting fair housing must be a non-negotiable part of building a more inclusive and equitable future, Keller Williams’ Julia Lashay Israel writes. Continue reading

Honor Martin Luther King Jr. by promoting housing justice

This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Julia Lashay Israel encourages real estate professionals to honor Dr. King’s legacy not just with words but with action — by promoting fair housing and homeownership. Continue reading

Are you fiscally fit? The financial checkup your business needs

Maintaining a healthy cash flow, controlling debt, building an emergency fund, planning for taxes and retirement — Keller Williams’ Julia Lashay Israel serves up the financial gut check questions every business needs to ponder. Continue reading

The art of time blocking: A business basic every agent must learn

An effective plan for time management allows you to focus on the things that matter most to you, both personally and professionally, Keller Williams’ Julia Lashay Israel writes. Continue reading

Should you talk politics? Only if you can keep it professional

Choose not to be offended. Have conflict resolution strategies in place. Stay calm, acknowledge the difference in opinions, and move on to other topics, Keller Williams’ Julia Lashay Israel writes. Continue reading

6 steps for cultivating a culture of inclusion that agents want to join

Creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, welcomed and respected is vital to an organization’s success, Keller Williams’ Julia Lashay Israel writes, and it doesn’t just happen overnight. Continue reading