How to build a real estate business that can go the distance

Skills like leadership, coaching and others needed to run a successful real estate business are not always instinctual, so here are four key points I work by that keep my business thriving and my skill set on point. Continue reading

Jon Cheplak on how to screen for exceptional talent

What questions should you ask to screen for uber productive agents? What are the attributes of top producers? Real estate coach Jon Cheplak shares his insights with regular columnist Ryan Rodenbeck. Continue reading

Georgia MLS puts its members ahead of the curve with education

An educated agent is an empowered agent. So imagine what over 41,000 empowered agents would do for a market? That’s what Chief Marketing Officer John Ryan wondered when he explored options to enrich the offerings of Georgia MLS (GAMLS). Continue reading

Want to ensure success shows up? Look for these 4 things.

A Work In Progress. Aren’t we all? Well, those of us who want to achieve at high levels are, and I’ve learned over the years that we’re actually a small community. Most people will tell you they want to be great and achieve at high levels, but as my me… Continue reading

Ben Kinney partners with early mentor for new real estate coaching service

Ben Kinney is drawing on the help of his old mentor Debbie De Grote to launch a coaching and consulting service for real estate agents. Continue reading

How to leverage culture for growth

A monthly dinner with your top performers. The annual office barbecue and volleyball tournament. A quarterly offsite with your managers. While some owners and brokers may see these simply as ways to get people out of the office and boost morale, the tr… Continue reading

5 things every agent must do to reach the next level

Getting through the first year, joining the million dollar club, growing a team — regardless of the goal, every real estate agent wants to know how to get to the next level at some point in their career. We spoke to experts on lead gen, social media, c… Continue reading

4 ways brokerages can expand their agents’ education

In the constantly changing real estate industry, how do real estate brokerages furnish their agents with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed? Here are some of the top strategies for fostering agent growth through coaching, ongoing education an… Continue reading

3 ways coaching can help you be a better agent

Do you need a coach? The answer lies within you and your needs. A coach doesn’t have to be a paid coach; it could be a mentor, a confidant or a person you hire. As long as you work with a pro, your business will improve in these aspects. Continue reading