Want a free business boost? Here’s how to make online reviews work for you

Reviews can truly be the currency of your business. Here’s how you can create a positive experience for all of your clients — and stand out with your customer service. Continue reading

7 truths new agents need to know about short sales

Short sales can help homeowners in need get out of a financial obligation they can no longer afford ethically — but only if agents handle it right. Here are a few things agents need to consider before handling a short sale. Continue reading

How this multifamily investor keeps his team on the same page

There are two keys to effective decision-making — assembling the right team and establishing a vision for that team. Here’s how one investment firm works aligns everyone with company goals. Continue reading

4 signs your client relationship is in trouble

Concerned your relationship with your client is on shaky ground? Here are a few telltale signs that your customers might be taking their business to another agent (and how to fix those issues). Continue reading

Are you poised for growth? 7 things top producers should do now

Set yourself up to thrive no matter what the market does in the future. Here are a few fundamentals to focus on today — to create new highs for your business. Continue reading

Why agents and title agencies don’t always see eye to eye

While the title agency tends to bear its fair share of a transaction’s detail-oriented work, it’s when communication and cooperation collapse that closings tend to be delayed. Here’s why both companies need to work together and communicate clearly. Continue reading

Working with investors? 5 key skills to master

Although they’re lucrative to work with, investors come with their own set of challenges. And unlike working with homeowners, representing investors requires a different set of skills. Here are a few you need to master. Continue reading

10 tips for working with picky homebuyer clients

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions of a person’s life. Being a good agent means offering your expertise and honest opinions to your clients. It also means understanding how to deal with tough buyers while maintaining a healthy work… Continue reading

4 ways to set seller expectations during this supercharged spring market

Most sellers don’t deal with real estate on a daily basis, and they are looking to you for professional guidance. With the spring market in full swing, set expectations early to help your sellers have a stress-free selling season. Continue reading

How to inspire client confidence in a frenzied market

Transacting in this fast-paced, frenzied market isn’t easy, and for many clients, it may even be extremely stress-inducing. Here’s how keeping your lines open, educating your clients and improving your communication can alleviate some of that anxiety. Continue reading