How do you measure success?

In real estate, rarely are rankings of people or companies uniform across the board. What algorithms are used? How much do advertising dollars influence the findings? Instead of looking to external sources for validation, how about instead we measure o… Continue reading

3 steps to boosting your team’s productivity and happiness

Berman and Pollinger co-founder Chris Pollinger shares how to build a dynamic team by focusing on agents’ strengths. Continue reading

Agents weigh in on Mike Bloomberg call for White House open floor plan

The 2020 presidential hopeful wants to transform the East Room into an open floor plan, but is it a good idea? Real estate agents are torn on the effectiveness of such offices. Continue reading

You’ve made it to the top, but your work isn’t done. Here’s what you need.

“It’s more difficult to stay on top than to get there.” Mia Hamm, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, and two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup champion. Being the top agent in your market means building a practice that is not just okay or average. Continue reading

5 fundamental principles every agent should follow

It’s so easy to forget the fundamental principles that always lead to success in building, growing and sustaining a real estate business. Here’s a simple reminder. Continue reading

The digital tools two top producers trust

As real estate professionals in the ultra-competitive Austin, Texas market, we know a strong online presence is critical today. But no matter how ubiquitous digital solutions become, we can never forget that this is a relationship-based industry. Continue reading

This app wants to help agents oversee buyers’ home searches

Crafted by an agent for fellow agents, Quitchet was built by a South Carolina-based agent. It uses home search to capture buyers and help agents manage the buying process. Continue reading

New agents: 11 tips you need to know

They say hindsight is 20/20, so I asked two rockstar agents what they would do differently if starting over today– knowing what they know now. Continue reading

Why you should never stop learning

The real estate industry is changing at a rapid rate; it’s not the same as it was even five or 10 years ago. Although the basic steps of buying or selling haven’t changed, advances in technology have made the process faster and easier than ever before…. Continue reading