Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted or distant? 8 ways to combat burnout

Taking a break from work helps prevent or minimize burnout, but it’s not the be-all, end-all. As glorious as a vacation might sound, what you really need to do to mitigate burnout is consistently and constantly practice a good work-life balance, and th… Continue reading

Agent/broker perspective: Should brokerages police industry violations?

Each month Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic. This time: A rule-abiding agent is frustrated by her local association’s failure to penalize serious wrongdoers appropriately, especi… Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Reserve your judgement

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 how this powerhouse New York agent learned that you can’t always tell where that next multimillion … Continue reading

6 tips for working with the largest pool of homebuyers

It’s critical to understand where, how and why millennials are searching for homes right now. Here are a few tips to help you tap into this massive buyer pool.  Continue reading

The Real Word: Are Opendoor’s plans too ambitious?

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. In this edition of The Real Word, they’ll discuss Opendoor’s expansion plans, Google Alerts for your business and a viral listing. Continue reading

Why new agents should consider joining a team

Which brokerage to join, what systems and technology to implement and what brand and marketing to create — new agents have a lot of decisions to make. Joining a team solves many of these challenges. Here’s are four key benefits new agents who join team… Continue reading

11 objection handling scripts agents need today

When it comes to working with buyers, objections are buying signs. Your role is to uncover their concerns, address them and move your clients forward in making the purchase. Here are a few important scripts to keep handy. Continue reading

How Google Alerts can help you stay on top of your business

Whether you use it for reputation management, keeping an eye on the agents you work with or getting an edge on the competition, Google Alerts are an invaluable tool. Here are a few creative ways to use this powerful tool. Continue reading