8 Reasons You May Need to Update Your Will

Your will may be the most important document you’ll ever write. Problem is, after many of us draft one, we put it somewhere for safekeeping and don’t look at it again. That can be a big mistake. Lives change. Our finances change. Loved ones leave us an… Continue reading

A Visit to a Thriving Community Garden

(Editor’s Note: We’ve entered the time of the year when fresh produce is abundant in home gardens and at local farmers’ markets. This month, Next Avenue is focusing on how gardens can not only provide healthy options, but can also make an impact on the… Continue reading

How to Successfully Adopt a New Healthy Habit

Tell my massage therapist you’re struggling to stick with a healthy habit of any kind and her reply sounds like something your dental hygienist would say: “Only floss the teeth you want to keep.” That’s a spin, of course, on “use it or lose it.” If you… Continue reading

New Ways to Work Remotely, Save Money and Reduce Stress

Fed up with living in an expensive city or community? Eager to bring your stress level down? Interested in working hours you prefer and from your home? That may sound like a TV infomercial, but the fact is: working remotely in a low-cost area is becomi… Continue reading

4 ways to recruit more agents (and hold onto them)

Finding the right talent that fits well with your company culture can be a huge investment of time and money, so it’s important to have a refined outreach approach, all while highlighting your company’s unique value proposition. Here are a few ways for… Continue reading

4 ways to recruit more agents (and hold onto them)

Finding the right talent that fits well with your company culture can be a huge investment of time and money, so it’s important to have a refined outreach approach, all while highlighting your company’s unique value proposition. Here are a few ways for… 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

Newbies, here’s how to find the best home for your buyers

If you’re a new agent, be comprehensive and thorough in finding out your buyers’ preferences and build up knowledge of the inventory and neighborhood characteristics. These are just a couple of recommendations for becoming indispensable to your buyer c… Continue reading