Smart financial planning tips to protect your real estate income

Your response to up-and-down economic cycles, grounded in solid financial planning, determines whether you survive or dominate, Certified Financial Planner Amanda Neely writes. Continue reading

How to close the real estate agent retirement gap

Real estate agents can and should expand their real estate retirement repertoire, Thomas Phelan writes, not only for their personal retirement future but to help their clients. Continue reading

How to create a new agent business budget for 2025

Your budget is your business plan in action, broker-owner and author Jessica Souza writes. Find out how to crunch the numbers and make them work as hard as you do. Continue reading

The feast-or-famine trap: How to take control of your finances

Your commissions represent much more than a paycheck, financial planner Amanda Neely writes. They’re the fuel for your business, your personal financial stability and your future security. Continue reading

Don’t let your feelings or bank account dictate your value

If you’re having trouble conveying your value to clients, it may be because you don’t believe in it yourself. Coach Darryl Davis provides the pep talk you need to take center stage as a client coach and advocate. Continue reading

How agents can identify financial distress warning signs in clients

Over half of Americans admit to browsing Zillow for fun. Luke Babich offers tips on finding serious buyers in the midst of this extra searching. Continue reading

At a glance: A financial guide for for your first year in real estate

This month-over-month financial plan will help walk you through where you should be and help you avoid any cash-flow pitfalls in your first year. Bookmark this handy list — and refer to it often. Continue reading

First year in real estate? New agent expenses to budget for

As a new agent, your survival in this industry will depend on your ability to manage your finances. Here’s a month-by-month breakdown of what to expect your first year in real estate. Continue reading