Wave of new agents swarm NYC market amid inventory shortage

The number of new agents entering the New York City market rose 7 percent in May as the city continues its economic recovery, according to data analysis company Corofy. Continue reading

How to lead meetings that aren’t a waste of time

Effective meeting leadership means having a purpose, sticking to your agenda, being courteous of everyone’s time and assigning clear accountability for action items. Here’s how to facilitate great meetings. Continue reading

What I wish I’d known before starting real estate

Working on a commission-only basis isn’t without risk. The biggest part of the job is looking for work each day. Here are the lessons this broker wishes she’d known before she jumped into the industry. Continue reading

5 hard truths about starting a real estate team

When you embrace the struggle and find joy in the hard stuff, not only will you outlast your competition, you will achieve the fulfillment you’re after. If you’re building a team, here are a few tough realities you need to face. Continue reading

10 terms new real estate agents better learn fast

As a newly minted real estate agent, learning certain terms quickly will ensure you’re well-armed to guide and navigate clients through the complexities of today’s market. Here are a few to get acquainted with. Continue reading

Pulse: What’s the one thing you wish you knew as a newbie?

This week, we’re asking readers to share the lessons that can set new agents on a course for a successful career. What are some things that would’ve been helpful to know when you were first cutting your teeth in the industry?  Continue reading

BeachesMLS becomes latest to upgrade to Remine Pro

The more modern user experience includes an enhanced search portal that incorporates public data feeds to augment what users can learn about a listing and its owners. Continue reading

4 signs your client relationship is in trouble

Concerned your relationship with your client is on shaky ground? Here are a few telltale signs that your customers might be taking their business to another agent (and how to fix those issues). Continue reading

Find your buyers a home: 3 inexpensive ways to coax out listings

Getting out and finding sellers before they list can be a lot of work — but so is writing 40 offers and only having one of them go through. Here’s how to find potential listings without spending large amounts of money. Continue reading