Willpower waning? 16 ways to push past barriers and power through

Coach Annette DeCicco argues against relying on pure willpower, which is destined to fail. Her eight over eight success formula depends on powerful “situations” instead. Continue reading

If everything is a priority, nothing is. Here’s how to improve your focus

When you don’t protect your calendar and your time, BHGRE President Ginger Wilcox writes, growth activities consistently give way to the day‑to‑day. Continue reading

You are not Zillow, and your conversion rate proves it

Stop trying to close leads on the first click to your real estate agent website, Josh Ries writes. Start trying to earn the next step instead. Continue reading

Virtual vs. local assistant? You’re asking the wrong question

Virtual assistants offer leverage. Local assistants protect your brand. Understanding the difference, Troy Palmquist writes, is what separates scalable agents from overwhelmed ones. Continue reading

A love letter to the small- to medium-size broker

The industry needs hands-on boutique brokers more than ever before. Keith Robinson pays homage to their personal and professional value. Continue reading

Investor drama fuels new front in the portal wars: The Download

From upheaval in the portal landscape to the ongoing controversy around private listings, debates over access, control and cooperation intensified last week. Continue reading

How the Compass–Anywhere merger exposes a blind spot in antitrust enforcement

Without recalibrating how market power is measured, Sean Frank writes, future consolidations will clear regulatory review while transforming competitive market conditions. Continue reading

From COLD to SOLD: 9 smart fixes for stagnant listings

When you approach a lingering listing with a structured revival plan, Jimmy Burgess writes, sellers feel supported, buyers re-engage and momentum returns. Continue reading

Here’s what 11M views on Threads taught me about lead generation

A new quirk in the Threads algorithm showed Josh Ries that if you give leads too much information too early, you overwhelm them and lose them. Continue reading

5 videos every real estate agent should make and repurpose

The key to effective video marketing is to build a library of keystone content that creates exposure, demonstrates your expertise, educates prospects and builds trust, Derek Carlson writes. Continue reading