Commission rebates: ‘Oh, hell no’

Agents flock to Facebook groups in search of answers in overcoming commission objections only to find a lot of useless chatter. Jay Thompson breaks down why some of the most common objection handlers are ineffective and shares the best response ever.
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Want neighborhood expert status? 9 shortcuts to learning your market

To become the local expert, you have to earn it by building your market knowledge and reputation. Here are Jay Thompson’s top tips for getting there faster and staying ahead of market shifts — and your clients. Continue reading

10 tips that can save your business’ online reputation

As business greats like Warren Buffett and Benjamin Franklin have pointed out, it takes hard work to build your business’ reputation — and only one mistake to swiftly ruin it. What can you do to protect your business? Here are 10 tips for protecting yo… Continue reading

99 more blog ideas — for sellers

Here are 99 ideas for blog topics that can reach real estate sellers. These content ideas are useful for all online mediums — don’t limit yourself to blog posts. Continue reading

Inman Review: Need more horsepower in your online presence? Try Agent Engine

From online profiles to super-sharp listing pages, Agent Engine is dedicated to refined visuals and empowering the digital age of real estate.
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Why the ongoing DOJ vs. NAR battle matters

You need to understand what’s happening in your industry. The DOJ’s most recent action seems to be a giant step backward toward any resolution. Here’s what you should know. Continue reading

Here’s the timeline of the NAR-DOJ legal battle

The U.S. Department of Justice just backed out of an antitrust settlement with the National Association of Realtors, suggesting more legal wrangling is on its way. Continue reading

Feeling introverted? 7 tips for dealing with people again

Real estate is an intensely extroverted world at times. If you discovered you’re way more of an introvert than you thought during this pandemic, you might find these tips helpful for those times when you need to cross over to the extrovert side as you … Continue reading

61 safety tips every real estate agent should read

As a real estate agent, it’s imperative that you keep safety in the forefront of your mind. Here are 61 safety tips I’ve compiled over the years. Some will seem stunningly obvious; others may be new to you. Even if you’ve heard everything repeated endl… Continue reading

Rude buyers? Toxic sellers? Here are the do’s and don’ts of firing clients

Letting a client go is never fun or easy. Unfortunately, it’s part of being an entrepreneur and running a business. Here are a few useful tips on ending the client-agent relationship — and preventing challenges from cropping up in the first place. Continue reading