Rising prices scaring clients? Here’s what the stats really mean

Are rising housing prices a bad thing? Consumers think so. It’s critical real estate agents agents understand and can explain what that means for clients, the industry and the economy. Continue reading

Had a dust-up? How to work your way through conflict effectively

Understanding the basics of communication styles might mitigate conflicts, but it won’t eliminate them. When faced with a colleague or client conflict, here’s how to keep the conversation professional, productive and constructive — and move it forward…. Continue reading

How to become the team that attracts top talent

Employees, team members, and agents have lots of choices. How do you become the team they choose? Here are the steps every team must take to attract top talent. Continue reading

Replacing yourself? 6 qualities to look for in a team CEO

Talent is everywhere — if you know what to look for. And when you’re hiring someone to replace yourself as team leader, the search might take a while — the stakes are higher. Here’s what you should look for when hiring a CEO to run your real estate tea… Continue reading

Can real estate teams and brokerages coexist?

Brokerages are evolving to provide more specialized support to all stakeholders, including evolving teams, according to Adam Hergenrother. The brokerages that best understand the new rules of engagement will take teams the furthest. Continue reading

Need buy-side help? Hire candidates with these 6 skills

Thinking about hiring a showing assistant or buyer’s agent? This list of must-have skills, qualities and traits will come in handy as you vet potential team members. Continue reading

Ready to add a listing agent to your team? 6 traits to look for

Listings are often the lifeblood of a real estate team. Whoever controls the listings controls the market (particularly in this market), right? So, it’s imperative to hire a listing agent who is better than you and who understands how to manage clients… Continue reading

Why you should consider going beyond typical team offerings

A real estate platform as a service creates a robust consumer-facing business that also offers a streamlined experience for agents and their clients, no matter where they are. Continue reading

What the Keller Williams Expansion Network means for teams

The launch of the new Expansion Network is a welcome addition to the support already provided by Keller Williams. It’s what KW teams need to stay ahead of the competition — and here’s why. Continue reading

Forget ‘fake it till you make it’: How to truly build confidence

Faking confidence can lead to failure fast, so ignore that cliched advice, and follow these tips on how to build genuine confidence as a new agent.
Continue reading