Thinking of switching brokerages? Ask yourself these 7 questions first

Before making any major decision — in life or in real estate — it’s imperative to do a little soul searching first. Here are seven questions you should ask yourself before jumping ship to a new brokerage. Continue reading

3 things listing agents can do to up their customer service game

In today’s super competitive real estate arena, constantly upping your game is the only way to stay ahead — and who doesn’t want that? Here’s how to up your game by providing information, communicating data and building a value-add Rolodex. Continue reading

3 critical areas to organize in your flexible career

Some of the most successful agents in the world are meticulously organized and have a set schedule that they live by. Here are a few organizational tips and tricks you can use to make the most of your not-so-strictly defined job. Continue reading

5 online tools for keeping tabs on your reputation

Every individual and business should be aware of what is being said about them online — but the internet is so vast, you might need a little help knowing how or where to begin. Here are five online tools every real estate agent can use to monitor their… Continue reading

Recycle this post! 8 ways to get the most bang for your ideas

Blogging has many steps — writing, rewriting, editing and writing again. The key to working smarter — and not harder — is to make sure that one of those steps includes recycling your best insights so that you get the most ROI from your efforts. Here ar… Continue reading

10 proven ways to boost your real estate business’ profitability

What’s the one thing agents can do to dramatically increase their profits? Take it from 10 pros who know, and tap into their ideas for keeping more of your hard-earned commission moving forward. Continue reading

3 ways to unleash your inner confidence

Confidence in business, and basically any interaction in life, is absolutely essential and a key component in building any successful relationship. Just like other skills, it takes learning, practice and execution to effectively use that confidence on … Continue reading

How to tighten your belt and cut unneeded expenses

The practice of real estate is expensive right out of the gate, so why waste even more money on fancy tech toys you don’t need or don’t have time to learn about? Here’s how to stop being wasteful and start taking advantage of the free tools you didn’t … Continue reading

Over sending birthday cards? Try these 7 unforgettable ways to connect with past clients

Everyone has received a generic birthday card from the dentist or insurance agent. It’s nice to be recognized, but it doesn’t make a lasting impact. Here are three business-building activities that are memorable, personal and keep the agent at the top … Continue reading

4 tips for locking up after an open house

The basics of securing a home after an open house might seem obvious enough: After you’re sure the last buyer has walked out the front door, lock it! But so often we become complacent, and we can’t afford to. Here are a few helpful steps you can take t… Continue reading