4 hidden expenses you should revisit today

As an agent, it’s critical that you take a deep dive into your finances and look at every little thing you’re spending money on. This includes your single biggest expense — your broker split. Continue reading

How to tighten your team’s belt right now

The coronavirus has already significantly affected the economy, and chances are, it’ll have an impact on your team, too. Here are a few things you can do to get your financial commitments in shape, adapt your team and soften the blow. Continue reading

Dollars and Sense: 3 rules to keep your financial health in check 

Welcome to our new recurring column about all things finance for agents and brokers. In this inaugural column, Warburg Realty broker Bill Kowalczuk talks through setting yourself up financially for a strong career. Continue reading

Realtor.com launches 3 new affordability tools for buyers

The tools, available on iOS, Android, and desktop, provide buyers with a detailed estimate of what it will financially take to own a home. Continue reading

Dollars and sense: A financial timeline for rookie agents

How do you plan ahead and ensure you’re spending wisely as a brand new agent? We talked to experienced agents and financial planners to get some of their must-dos for keeping your financial life on track your first year in real estate. Continue reading

Don’t be a broke agent: Learn to manage your money

Your broker isn’t going to tell you how to make a profit. You are kind of like a backyard chicken, and your broker needs you to produce, so managing your money is up to you. Here’s what you should keep in mind. Continue reading

3 ways coaching can help you be a better agent

Do you need a coach? The answer lies within you and your needs. A coach doesn’t have to be a paid coach; it could be a mentor, a confidant or a person you hire. As long as you work with a pro, your business will improve in these aspects. Continue reading

WATCH: How to rethink your financial goals in a new market

As a real estate agent, your business and personal finances are intermingled because you’re self-employed. Raj Bhaskar, CEO of Hurdlr, wants you to think of your finances as a funnel, and put your personal finances at the top. Continue reading

Next Avenue Editors’ Picks of 2018

We published hundreds and hundreds of stories this year in the areas of health, money, work and purpose, living, caregiving and technology — all with the mission of serving older adults through the power of public media. Among our four editors, they ch… Continue reading