7 things every agent should do as summer kicks off

Most agents have been driving hard this year, according to coach Darryl Davis, navigating both heavy competition and a changing (and sometimes challenging) market. Here are a few ideas to get the most from your summer season — and stay at the top of yo… Continue reading

7 ways to create name recognition with no budget 

No cash? Don’t fret. There are plenty of ways to establish yourself as a new agent and make connections without spending a lot. Coach Darryl Davis shares his top ideas. Continue reading

5 simple scripts to reconnect with your sphere 

Staying in touch with your sphere of influence is the foundation of building and maintaining your business, says coach Darryl Davis. Here are a few authentic scripts for more effective follow-up. Continue reading

Advice to ignore! 6 tips newbies should skip right now

New agents are given plenty of advice when they’re starting out, but is it all really true? Not according to coach Darryl Davis, who believes there are better ways to build a business than those old-fashioned methods. Continue reading

Attending a FSBO open house? Here’s how to walk away with a win

When handled correctly, attending an open house hosted by the seller of a for-sale-by-owner listing can translate into solid lead. Here’s what you should — and should not — say to win them over. Continue reading

The real reason sellers shop by lowest commission

A homeowner who’s shopping based purely on price isn’t convinced that real estate agents are worth the money, which is why it’s so important that we show them why they are. Here’s the best way to approach the conversation. Continue reading

Sellers on the fence? 10 reasons they should list this holiday season

‘Tis the season for selling! Here’s why your reluctant clients should make the leap into the market before the holidays are over. Continue reading

New agent? 12 tips for getting more listings as you learn the ropes

Building a business from the ground up takes time, resources and support. You’ll also need a few helpful strategies to help ramp up your growth. Here are a few tips and tricks to get you up to speed at your new career. Continue reading

What Zillow shutting down iBuying means for agents

Zillow is not going away, and iBuyer programs are still disrupting. Those are the facts — but there’s a massive opportunity to step up and step into your own role as a real estate professional. Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading

5 ways to hype your listing before it hits the market

As the market cools down, you want to make sure that all your listings get the proper attention they deserve from potential buyers. Here are five “coming soon” marketing tactics that’ll get a little buzz going for your listing before it hits the market… Continue reading