Lesson Learned: It’s all about relationships

In this weekly column, real estate agents across the nation share stories of the lessons they’ve learned during their time in the industry. This week, eXp regional leader and co-leader of Legacy Builders Global of eXp Realty, Tara Furges Houston. Continue reading

Bid, buy, sell in a transparent open marketplace? Worthroom is it

Worthroom is a transparent buying and selling marketplace that allows agents and consumers to search for, buy and sell properties in the same online environment. Unrepresented buyers and investors can bid on homes against buyers and their agents as wel… Continue reading

Open house cheat sheet: 6 questions to prep for

Part of preparing for an open house is having the information buyers will request at the ready. Whether creating a show sheet, adding information to the listing website or preparing for in-person exchanges, know the answers to these six questions. Well… Continue reading

Sales skills need a boost? 5 tips for smoother negotiations

Whether you are working with a buyer or seller, agents must skillfully bring everyone to the negotiation table and help broker a deal that their clients can be satisfied with at the end. It sounds easy, but it’s not. To sharpen your negotiation and sal… Continue reading

One platform. One device. Limitless growth.

One common complaint among agents working in this mobile, digital age: “I have to use too many different apps, devices and platforms to get my job done!” Continue reading

Luxury Agent Spotlight: Tere Foster

As the proud daughter of a European immigrant, Tere Foster of Team Foster at COMPASS in Washington knows that real estate is the true American dream. And she knows the dream is just as strong after 32 years in the industry. Continue reading

Who has time for conferences? You do!

Your to-do list is a mile long, not to mention managing your life outside of real estate. But the job of a real estate agent doesn’t start and stop with the transaction. It’s been proven that agents who invest back into their business, especially with … Continue reading

The 3 most common questions luxury buyers ask

Working with a luxury buyer presents a very different experience than working with any other demographic. Those who are looking to purchase a high-end property are discerning and highly-informed — and expect their agent to be as well. Continue reading

Worth Watching: An Inside Look at Health Care in Rural America

Vast disparities exist between the health care available to people in rural parts of the United States and urban areas. Next Avenue has long explored the specific — and often under-reported — challenges of accessing quality and timely health care in ru… Continue reading

4 simple steps you can take today to increase your sales by 100%

There are four simple steps to double your sales and productivity, and they include a process of effective goal setting, accountability, embracing fears and giving back. Follow these steps, and you can achieve the financial success that you seek. Continue reading