Go pro! 23 reasons top agents stand out among amateurs

When markets get tough, and 2023 is certainly shaping up that way, it’s the professionals who come out in the winner’s circle while the amateurs are left standing on the sidelines. Continue reading

10 tried-and-true closing techniques: How to seal the deal in 2023

Agents need to sharpen their skills to be able to close. Here are the top 10 closing techniques well-versed agents should have memorized so they are equipped to handle any potential objections, Carl Medford writes. Continue reading

It’s not (always) about you! Deciding whether to switch brokerages or mindsets

Looking toward 2023, many agents, concerned about the shifting market and its impact on their business, are considering a move. Perhaps the change required is not their location but their mindset, team leader Carl Medford writes. Continue reading

Time for a change? 3 strategies to ensure transformational results

Incremental changes, one action at a time, one day at a time, will add up to behaviors that, when repeated consistently, will deliver the results you want in the year that lies ahead. Continue reading

Change or lose it all: 3 steps for shifting when it matters most

Change now to confront the new reality, or face the prospects of losing market share or, even worse, going out of business. Carl Medford offers a gameplan to help you prep for what’s ahead. Continue reading

10 financial ‘don’t’s’ heading into a recession

Impulse purchases may come back to haunt you when you are presented with an investment opportunity but have no ability to capitalize due to past financial recklessness. Carl Medford offers 10 common sense spending strategies to ensure you’re set up for… Continue reading

The path to riches is paved with boredom. Here’s how to get there

There are no shortcuts, no easy routes to victory, team leader Carl Medford writes. The pathway to success takes hours of mastering mundane activities to earn income, but it can lead to an exciting lifestyle that’s anything but boring. Continue reading

You have seconds to win prospects over. Here’s what to say

You only have a few precious seconds before your prospects decide whether to hang up or hang on. Don’t misuse that valuable time. Follow these five steps from team leader Carl Medford, and you’ll be able to talk your way from lead to client. Continue reading

Sellers stuck in the past? 7 scripts to help them get realistic on price

Some sellers refuse to acknowledge the current market realities. Carl Medford offers some scripts that can help when you’re working with unrealistic homesellers. Continue reading

That’s a deal-breaker! 15 reasons buyers are backing out

The recent uptick in canceled contracts reveals that buyers with tepid toes have begun actively looking for valid ways to terminate their purchase, writes mega team leader Carl Medford. Here is his list of top 15 potential deal-breakers. Continue reading