Why real estate agents will be in business forever

Good real estate agents aren’t carpetbaggers, they are part of the weave in a community’s tapestry. They are hyper-local beings who do purposeful work, helping people buy homes and to create communities. Continue reading

Dodging Dementia: More of Us Get at Least 12 Good, Happy Years After 65

(Editor’s note: This article originally was published by Kaiser Health News.) You’ve turned 65 and exited middle age. What are the chances you’ll develop cognitive impairment or dementia in the years ahead? New research about “cognitive life expectancy… Continue reading

At 60, Visions of Another Mississippi River Quest

Paddling down the Mississippi River in a canoe is something that people typically only dream about. KJ Milhone did it once when he was a young man, recently made a second attempt and now has visions, at age 60, of a third try. Milhone, an executive coa… Continue reading

Will You Flunk Retirement? Here’s How to Know

(This article is adapted from Don’t Retire Rewire!) The transition to retirement is stressful, and that stress is made worse by not having a plan. Leaving full-time work is a time of change, ambiguity and lack of structure. It’s easier to know where yo… Continue reading

Questions raised over Compass’ recruiting practices

Multiple real estate brokerages have criticized the way Compass is expanding through acquisitions and poaching top talent. Continue reading

SafeChain tests blockchain for real estate in an Ohio forfeiture auction

One of the most promising applications for blockchain technology in the real estate industry has been created by the start-up SafeChain. Their top priority is working with — instead of eliminating — the local government officials who handle the bulk of… Continue reading

Closing techniques every sales expert should know

Confidence comes from knowing what to say, when to say it and how to say it. So what happens when you raise your confidence in sales situations? Lots of good things, that’s what! Continue reading

Your business is on the line: how NOT to lose another lead

Amazon Prime. Walmart. Google Express. What do these behemoths have in common with real estate? Instant gratification. Continue reading

How to avoid wasting your time with buyers who aren’t serious

If you find yourself working hard for clients who end up leaving you or eventually abandoning the idea of homebuying or selling altogether, listen up. Here are four qualifiers that will leave you with clients who won’t waste your valuable time. Continue reading