8 challenges agents should be ready for when selling a luxury penthouse

From dealing with co-op boards to undoing prior upgrades that weren’t up to code, these are the unique challenges luxury agents said can come up with a penthouse transaction. Continue reading

6 steps for making your real estate brand pop in a crowded market

Maintaining a consistent brand is a central component of leaving a lasting impression on your future clients. This goes beyond using your branded color scheme, fonts and logos; it’s about telling the story of you and your business. Continue reading

4 pillars of creating a strong, relevant brand identity

No matter what the industry, product or offering, building a strong, relevant brand is a challenge — and it is not something to take lightly. The Agency’s Rainy Hake Austin outlines four ways to help your brand stand out in a crowd. Continue reading

3 key components to converting business on Instagram

The beauty of Instagram is that it is free advertising for your business. The style of conversations that it facilitates allows you to scale the number of conversations you are having while also allowing you to create relationships that are as strong o… Continue reading

Promoting your event on Instagram? A step-by-step guide to getting attention

If you want to use Instagram to promote one of your upcoming events, taking the promotion of the event as seriously as planning the actual event is critical. Marketing expert Michelle Berman shares these three critical elements to make it a smash hit. Continue reading

How to turn your Facebook friends into Instagram followers

Many agents are making mistakes when it comes to building their presence on Instagram. Marketing coach Michelle Berman Mikel shares her essential tips for making your friends your followers. Continue reading

Get back on track! A 30-day plan to detox from overspending

Being a small business owner in a down economy can feel like a heavy burden, but take heart! Rachael Hite offers smart budget tactics and collaborative ideas to help you weather the storm. Continue reading

WATCH: New strategies to leverage local brand presence to your advantage

At ICLV, moderator Wendy Forsythe interviewed broker-owners Nancy Almodovar, NAN & Co. Properties and Ian Hoover of Deacon & Hoover Real Estate about how they leverage their brands locally while maintaining strong engagement from their client… Continue reading

Ready to launch your own brokerage? 5 reasons to start the countdown right now

If you are thinking of opening a new brokerage, there may be a million things on your mind. The Agency’s Chief Strategic Officer, David Walker has five key points to focus on before taking on the challenge. Continue reading

LucidPress rebrands, hoping to hit the Marq with new name

LucidPress is now called Marq, and it hopes the new name will better communicate the company’s ability to produce, control and publish marketing content. Continue reading