Tales from the field: What’s in your dead files?

Sourced from various real estate pros all over the country, this recurring column features stories of what agents are seeing on the front lines and what others can draw from those experiences. This week, Teresa Boardman laments her dead files, filled w… Continue reading

I know who we R. Does the National Association of Realtors?

Did you know that two-thirds of Realtors are women? Did you know about only 4 percent of members are under 30? Did you know that the median age for a Realtor is 54? You would never guess by looking at NAR’s advertising campaign. Continue reading

What you need to know to future-proof your business

The buyer’s market is maturing. Be ready to change your mindset, and prepare to look for opportunities in the tumult of change. Here’s how. Continue reading

The future isn’t quite what I thought it would be

Columnist Teresa Boardman revisits her 2010 predictions about technology’s impact on the real estate industry. Homebuyers can get 3D tours and look up home histories online, but the mortgage process is still painfully slow. Continue reading

‘Newsday’ investigation shows that fair housing training needs to be relatable

The “Newsday” investigation shows that we need to do better with fair housing training. Let’s go beyond looking at laws and start building an awareness of what fair housing means in human terms. Continue reading

Want happy, productive agents? Make their pay your priority

Getting paid promptly for your work is surprisingly hard in our high-tech world. Make it a priority for your agents to feel that they’re valued and that their hard-work is acknowledged without a doubt. Continue reading

Want happy, productive agents? Make their pay your priority

Getting paid promptly for your work is surprisingly hard in our high-tech world. Make it a priority for your agents to feel that they’re valued and that their hard-work is acknowledged without a doubt. Continue reading