Sending holiday cards? 5 tips for giving the warm and fuzzies on a budget

Yes, you can still send out your cards, even if your marketing budget is running out. Christy Murdock offers simple strategies to connect with your SOI before the year’s out. Continue reading

Writing your agent bio? 13 tips for standing out from the pack

Every agent needs an amazing bio for clients to check out as they do their homework, but it can be tough to come up with one, especially if you have little experience. If you’re not sure where to start, here are a few tips (and examples worth borrowing). Continue reading

How to give your clients the best advice and information

As an agent, your clients rely on you for reliable, accurate information. Here are some things to consider before you act on or pass along something you’ve heard or read. Continue reading

First year in real estate? New agent expenses to budget for

As a new agent, your survival in this industry will depend on your ability to manage your finances. Here’s a month-by-month breakdown of what to expect your first year in real estate. Continue reading

5 listing description mistakes you’re probably making

Your ho-hum property descriptions might be undermining your marketing. Avoid these common mistakes to make your next description pop. Continue reading

PLAN: A 1-year marketing calendar for brand new agents

As a newbie with little experience, whipping up a robust marketing plan can feel like an impossible task. Here is a month-by-month breakdown to get you through your first year in real estate. Continue reading

Get it all done: 9 time management strategies for rookie agents

Here are some failsafe ideas on how to get more done, culled from a wide assortment of achievers, including Jerry Seinfeld, former President Eisenhower, Winston Churchill and industry insiders. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Be prepared to go with the flow

Real estate agents across the nation share stories of the lessons they’ve learned during their time in the industry. This week: Find out how UK native and Florida broker-owner Simon Isaacs learned to expect the unexpected. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Patience pays off

In this column, real estate agents across the nation share stories of the lessons they’ve learned during their time in the industry. This week: Find out why Compass agent Yorgos Tsibiridis believes that waiting for the perfect fit is essential for happ… Continue reading

Inman Handbook: How not to lose your real estate license

More than ever before, real estate agents and brokers are taking a close look at whether common practices are the same as best practices. Learn and understand the types of behaviors that can result in disciplinary action and the process that follows to… Continue reading