Agents are more important than ever. Here’s why

It’s a tough world out there for real estate agents. Jay Thompson urges agents to boost their self-confidence and effectively communicate their unique value proposition. Continue reading

7 ways to create name recognition with no budget 

No cash? Don’t fret. There are plenty of ways to establish yourself as a new agent and make connections without spending a lot. Coach Darryl Davis shares his top ideas. Continue reading

Win ’em over! 7 steps for a fierce listing presentation

Bring your confident self and exceptional service to every client opportunity. From there, follow these steps to devise an effective listing presentation that will have you winning listings like a champ, says The Agency’s Rainy Hake Austin. Continue reading

8 mistakes agents make that take them off track and how to avoid them 

There are lots of things you can do to build your business with balance. Coach Darryl Davis offers ways to stay focused, productive and smiling. Continue reading

5 simple scripts to reconnect with your sphere 

Staying in touch with your sphere of influence is the foundation of building and maintaining your business, says coach Darryl Davis. Here are a few authentic scripts for more effective follow-up. Continue reading

10 unique strategies to create listings where there are none

Generating listings in today’s competitive market can be done — as long as you have the marketing savvy and tech tools to help you. Author, coach and ICNY speaker Bernice Ross spells out some top options to consider for your business. Continue reading

How to win a bidding war against a buyer who’s paying all cash

There are smart ways to overcome a cash offer for that apartment, condo or co-op your buyer really wants. NYC’s Confidence Stimpson outlines how to go about making your buyer’s offer more competitive. Continue reading

Connection leads to conversion: 11 tips for better social media engagement

Being on social media shouldn’t even be a question today, Jimmy Burgess says. It offers you the opportunity to connect both locally and with those who are part of the current relocation surge. Continue reading

‘Bigger is not always better’: 5 tips to elevate your social media

Regardless of how you feel about it, in this day and age, social media is a powerful tool. Ricardo Rodriguez explains how to put it to work for your real estate business. Continue reading

‘Own Your Freedom’ by Dr. David Phelps: A real estate investing blueprint

This book is one of Phelps’ tools to help educate people about achieving financial success — using a different approach than that of most financial advisers. Continue reading