The 7 things agents should stop doing (and what to do instead)

If you want different results, Jimmy Burgess writes, start doing different things. Stop doing what used to work, and start doing what works now. Continue reading

10 easy daily marketing moves that build your brand and business

Building a brand doesn’t require a viral video or a billboard, Jimmy Burgess writes. It requires presence, intention and small moments stacked over time. Continue reading

Judge tosses buyer complaint against HomeServices of America

A U.S. District Judge in Florida has dismissed homebuyer James Lutz’s antitrust complaint against HomeServices of America and Douglas Elliman. Lutz has 21 days to file an amended complaint for three of his four claims. Continue reading

NAR defeats discount brokerage Homie in antitrust lawsuit

The court determined that Homie’s claims were no longer timely, that it failed to make a case for antitrust injury and that it did not provide enough evidence to prove wrongful interference in its business dealings. Continue reading

7 tired business strategies that are costing you closings

Ditch the dead weight, lean into strategies that deliver and ensure every effort you make moves you toward a conversation that counts, Jimmy Burgess writes. Continue reading

Industry pros weigh in on visibility, gatekeeping and real estate ‘Armageddon’: The Download

Leaders across the brokerage landscape had thoughts on the private listings debate, and they weren’t shy about sharing them. Continue reading

Competing philosophies, exclusive listings and the consumer trust tipping point

Chris Kelly, president and CEO of HomeServices of America, asks whether the decisions being made today are strengthening or weakening real estate professionals’ role in the homeownership journey. Continue reading

The action-first formula fueling 1 team’s real estate surge

Consistency and accountability lead to success, Jimmy Burgess writes. Find out how this step-by-step model can turbocharge your business. Continue reading

How new mom authenticity translated into 400 sides in 5 years

Find out how this South Carolina agent went from zero to 400 in her first five years in real estate, while also juggling new mom and Army wife life. Continue reading

From random to reliable: How to build a referral machine

The best agents’ businesses are powered by referrals, Jimmy Burgess writes. Here are seven timeless, proven strategies that agents are using in today’s market to build their own referral networks. Continue reading