Pulse: How do you treat yourself? 34 ways agents indulge

How do agents treat themselves? Start by turning off your phone, and then take any one of these suggestions. Continue reading

How Richard Herschenfeld went from mixing drinks to sealing deals

Compass agent Richard Herschenfeld shares how his experience as the owner of Prohibition, a bar on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, prepared him for real estate. Continue reading

Winter blues getting you down? Here’s how to chase them away

This time of year, it’s crucial to take care of yourself so you can stay healthy, happy and motivated. Here are a few ways to keep your spirit up all winter long.  Continue reading

The biggest benefit of agent healthcare benefits? Happiness

Real estate agents need healthcare like everyone else, but they face significant challenges when it comes to actually getting it. Continue reading

The agent who knows every inch of his Pacific Northwest island market

This week, Jason Shutt, a broker at Windermere Realty on Bainbridge Island, Washington, seals the deal after sweating the results of a septic system inspection. Continue reading

How (and when) to say ‘no’

It’s a tough skill to learn, but setting your boundaries with a polite — but firm — “no” is an essential way to control your time, energy and professional life in today’s “yes” culture. Continue reading