How to create a business continuity plan for your brokerage

COVID-19 disruptions expose an uncomfortable truth — many brokers are not prepared for changes to business as usual. What can you do to build resilience into your brokerage?  Continue reading

Bright young things: New real estate leaders share what they’ve learned

Exercise patience, good communication skills and accountability to help your company succeed. Continue reading

What’s the Difference Between a Grudge and a Toxic Relationship?

Marcia D. of Florida was very close to all three of her siblings when she was growing up. She recalls, “I was the baby in our ultra-conservative family. My parents didn’t like conflict and taught us to get along, no matter what. Sometimes this meant ke… Continue reading

How to strengthen your team’s bond

Fostering an environment where our team can effectively work together to achieve our collective goals has been paramount to our success. Here are the steps we take to ensure our staff feels heard, appreciated and supported. Continue reading

The Good Doctor: How Do You Find One?

Change is hard, especially when it comes to health care for you or a loved one. Moving to a new location, switching employer-based health insurance or transitioning to a Medicare Advantage plan can all mean you have to find a new physician. Finding the… Continue reading

Anatomy of a deal killer: Missed emails and lack of follow-up

Thorough communication is key in any strong real estate deal. If you don’t hear back from someone after reaching out, follow up with a phone call, email or text or you’ll risk losing the deal. Continue reading

Broaching the Subject of Hearing Loss

Helene Rosenthal’s day starts when she gets out of bed and puts in her hearing aids, something that’s as natural as brushing her teeth. It ends when she climbs into bed and says to her husband, Jim, “Is there anything else you want to say? Because I’m … Continue reading

How to talk business with your sphere (and not seem pushy)

Leveraging personal connections is crucial to success in real estate, but many agents are fearful of coming across as smarmy or overbearing. Here’s how to avoid that and send the perfect messages at the right times. Continue reading

Don’t lose your mind! 10 tips for staying sane through challenging transactions

We’ve all dealt with impossible client expectations and demands. Here’s how to stay level-headed through contentious transactions. Continue reading

Two Generations of Divorce: Parents and Their Adult Children

It may be a bittersweet way to connect with your adult child: he or she comes to you for comfort while going through a divorce because not only are you their parent, you know the pain because you also were divorced. Sometimes parents can let bitter fee… Continue reading