10 tips for having the best holiday season ever

As the holidays approach, Bernice Ross writes, it’s time to plan ahead and prioritize celebration so you can make the most of the 2025 holiday season. Continue reading

8 reasons you should never recommend a 50-year mortgage

A 50-year mortgage may look tempting to a cash-strapped homebuyer, trainer Bernice Ross writes, but the cons far outweigh the easier up-front and monthly payments. Continue reading

Boomers may experience these brutal surprises when they move

Boomers may have big problems when it comes time to sell, trainer Bernice Ross writes. Her personal experience comes with a warning for agents and their 55+ clients. Continue reading

10 compelling reasons that your buyers should purchase now 

Help your buyer clients achieve their goals before the year ends, trainer Bernice Ross writes, and start 2026 strong with a commission check in your pocket. Continue reading

10 old school marketing strategies that still work in this tough market

The best agents in 2026 will blend innovation with authenticity, trainer Bernice Ross writes, using new tools to amplify rather than replace the human touch. Continue reading

5 creative strategies to overcome seller staging objections

Bernice Ross shares strategies for showing sellers that real estate staging can add value and save time between listing and going under contract. Continue reading

10 hot strategies to help sell your listings this fall

Trainer Bernice Ross shares 10 effective fall listing refresh strategies real estate agents can use to attract buyers, boost curb appeal and close more deals this season. Continue reading

‘Is it cheaper to rent or buy today?’ How to answer that question

Find out how to help potential homebuyers navigate the market, Bernice Ross writes, while dispelling myths that might be keeping them from moving forward. Continue reading

The 7 must-have real estate sales success fundamentals

Wondering if you have the right stuff for a career in real estate? Trainer and author Bernice Ross offers seven chracteristics that signal success. Continue reading

Your real estate listing isn’t selling? Consider these 5 factors

If your listing has been sitting on the market for too long, trainer Bernice Ross shares five elements of a successful strategy to get it sold. Continue reading