Bringing sexy back: How to get your listing noticed now

The days of the hands-off, zero DOM market are over. According to broker Troy Palmquist, it’s time to get back to what we do best: Getting those listings noticed.
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It’s up to us to keep the American dream alive and well

To keep the American experiment vital and vibrant, we need buy-in from folks who are getting overlooked in the current market. Broker owner Troy Palmquist offers insight into ways to make the dream more attainable. Continue reading

Can’t get the cat out of your listing? 5 tips for dealing with pet odors

Bad odor is one of the hardest challenges to overcome when selling a home. Find out how to get to the root of the problem and fix it once and for all. Continue reading

Press reset! How to regenerate your real estate business

Old clients, old friends, old leads — you truly never know what or who will come back to ask for your professional services. So, take the time to try things, initiate conversations and regenerate relationships. Here’s how. Continue reading

Back to the office? What real estate agents should wear

It’s time to trade in those sweats for “real” clothes. But what constitutes professional attire now? If you’re not sure what the rules are anymore or if you simply want a wardrobe refresh, here are some things to think about so you can stay on the righ… Continue reading

How to make a Thanksgiving pie giveaway work for you

The best part of a Thanksgiving giveaway is that it gives you an opportunity to express your gratitude for your clients — both past and present. Here’s why this broker thinks pie is always the answer to the relationship-building equation (and how to ma… Continue reading

Naming your team? Here’s why it’s crucial to get it right the first time

Finding the perfect name for your real estate team or brokerage is essential to success — and it’s become an especially important topic of discussion after yet another state law recently passed that impacts team names and branding. Here’s how you can l… Continue reading

Want to focus on the future? Give back to nature

As real estate professionals, we should be finding ways to be good neighbors to our clients and to the earth that surrounds and sustains us and our businesses. Here’s what you can do to help. Continue reading

Why we shouldn’t take July 4 for granted ever again

This year, as you gather for July Fourth or prepare for long-delayed vacations, take a moment to revel in the feeling of freedom we can all enjoy this summer. Continue reading

3 tips for avoiding surprises during the homebuying process

During these unprecedented times, it’s important for agents to do everything they can to protect themselves and their buyers from hiccups during the process. Here are a few things you can do. Continue reading