Save your coin! 15 thrifty listing lead generation tips for agents

There are a lot of ways to generate listings in any market for little investment (other than time). This list from author and coach Darryl Davis should make the thriftiest, most-budget conscious of you happy — whether you are brand new in this business… Continue reading

5 habits to help you raise your financial IQ

When it comes to your financial future, the only dumb question is the one you didn’t ask. Let CFP Jordan Curnutt help you raise your financial IQ so that you can get a handle on your money. Continue reading

Dragging? Let RuPaul tell your inner saboteur to ‘sashay away’

Ever feel like your own worst enemy? Take a tip from Mama Ru, and see what a difference dealing with your inner saboteur makes in your life — and your business. Continue reading

Time for an email upgrade? Here’s how to keep it professional

Many agents are still using dated or personal email addresses to correspond with their clients. Marketing expert Jeff Roth is ready to walk you through everything you need to know about setting up a new email address to help you build your career. Continue reading

Flop or flourish? 7 momentum-gaining skills to fight the downturn

No matter what kind of market environment you’re experiencing, there are opportunities for growth and decline. According to Jimmy Burgess, it’s the skills you build that will determine what happens to your business during the current market. Continue reading

The MAGIC formula for dealing with a bad agent on the other side

We often only need a little edge when confronted with an incompetent agent or miserable curmudgeon. Sometimes just a flick and swish of your wand is all it takes to win. Continue reading

What you should never say to another agent

It’s no secret. Saying the wrong thing to the wrong agent can land you in a world of trouble. We recently surveyed our Agent Edge Real Estate Facebook group and these are the things they said you should never say. Continue reading

Check in so your team doesn’t check out: 4 strategies to boost morale

Small gestures speak volumes. Boosting morale starts with the little things, writes The Agency’s President Rainy Hake Austin. Great teams have great leaders, and these four morale-boosting tactics will help you be and create just that. Continue reading

No ‘Money Pit’! 14 things to watch for with historic homes

Whether it’s a carefully preserved showplace or a money pit, a historic property can offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the right buyer. Team leader Carl Medford offers his personal perspective based on his historic homeownership journey. Continue reading

Seeing fewer leads? Time to re-engage your direct mail marketing

It looks like we need to get back to doing what we used to do to sell homes and find buyers, like staging, in-person tours, and yes, even direct mail. Continue reading