Death knell for disputed love letter ban as Oregon concedes court ruling

Oregon’s ban on homebuyer love letters would be ruled unconstitutional if a judge accepts a deal the state has struck with the brokerage that filed suit against the ban last year. Continue reading

3 ways to keep your team engaged, happy and productive during the ‘Great Resignation’ 

According to management consultant Marion Weiler, the Great Resignation means that you need to pay extra attention to your team. Here, she shares some ways to shift your focus so that your staff stays loyal and doesn’t start looking elsewhere.
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Does a good earnings season foreshadow trouble ahead?

Many real estate companies did very well during the first quarter of 2022, but their leaders also repeatedly mentioned the specter of “headwinds” on the horizon. Continue reading

Get off the burnout rollercoaster! How to reduce stress in real estate

No need to fear and loathe the stress in your life. It’s time to press the brakes, get off the roller coaster, sit on the sidelines and work on strategies to reduce the stress in your workday. Coach Darryl Davis offers ways to reenergize and empower yo… Continue reading

Growing a social media following takes time. Here are 4 tips to speed it up

When growing your social media audience, remember that it will be a marathon and not a sprint, says Laura Stace, VP of luxury marketing for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. You want to build a qualified audience that will be receptive and will engage w… Continue reading

‘Reframe and repeat’: 5 ways to be a better leader for your agents 

Being a leader means not only being on top of your game but also being in touch with the needs of your agents. Santiago Arana of The Agency shares his own leadership insights. Continue reading

‘The Magic of Thinking Big’: 7 essentials for agents

What do you think is possible in your real estate business? Whatever you just thought, you’re thinking too small, according to Jimmy Burgess. Here are seven principles from “The Magic of Thinking Big” that can lead to a fundamental change in the trajec… Continue reading

Real estate hiring keeps pace with strong US jobs growth

Real estate employers — a category that includes brokerages — added 6,100 jobs in April, a rate that matched national monthly jobs growth. Continue reading

Ukraine student ends journey with friendship forged in Dallas luxury

When he came to the U.S., Ukraine native Denys Zaitsev couldn’t have anticipated the bond he’d build with Engel & Völkers broker Roxann Taylor — nor the community he’d embrace in Texas. Continue reading

How to beat your competitors in multiple offer situations

Buyers are weary in this low-inventory market. Learn options you can use to win their dream home for them in our multiple-offer-on-everything market. Continue reading