After Ralph Yarl, it’s time to retire door-knocking once and for all

A teenager was shot for knocking on the wrong door. Telling your agents to door-knock for new business is dated advice, and it could be deadly. In a world where gun violence is in our headlines daily, it’s time to stop door-knocking. Continue reading

The path to riches is paved with boredom. Here’s how to get there

There are no shortcuts, no easy routes to victory, team leader Carl Medford writes. The pathway to success takes hours of mastering mundane activities to earn income, but it can lead to an exciting lifestyle that’s anything but boring. Continue reading

11 magical terms that’ll grow your real estate business

Words have power. Magic words unlock opportunities that we might not have otherwise, Jimmy Burgess writes. These 11 powerful words can lead to insight, a change in attitude or even taking more action. Continue reading

On a dime: Bootstrap your business with these 8 simple strategies

Although sales aren’t expected to bottom out, it doesn’t hurt to reconfigure the budget to build a more robust nest egg that’ll help you expertly navigate whatever the market may throw your way. If you’re trimming back, brand new, or need to shore up a… 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

A comprehensive guide to finding inventory in today’s market

Inman has created an extensive resource for ways to find inventory — from old-school methods to more creative approaches — when it seems like there’s nothing left on the shelves. Continue reading

Meet the 2 agents on California’s gubernatorial recall election ballot

Agents David Bramante (R) and Kevin Paffrath (D) both made the ballot, and are hoping for the chance to make their mark on California politics. 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 to become the go-to team in your area

When David Parnes and James Harris started, they decided to focus on Bel Air. They didn’t have any contracts or leads, but by following these four steps — paired with a lot of hard work and dedication — they soon became the go-to leaders in the market…. Continue reading

Off track on your sales goals? Start using the ‘midway mayday’ system

Keep yourself on track with your sales goals by kicking up your prospecting activity if you haven’t reached your halfway point by mid-month. Here’s how. Continue reading