5 qualities every great transaction coordinator must have in 2026

Behind every smooth real estate closing is a transaction coordinator who keeps it all moving, Jessica Souza writes. Here’s what separates the good from the truly great. Continue reading

Tech-focused, indie, big-box or family-style? How to choose the right brokerage for your team

Your brokerage sets the tone for your business, Jessica Souza writes. Here’s how to find the one that aligns with your goals, your culture and your long-term vision. Continue reading

From W2 to 1099: How to set up your real estate business

Jessica Souza shares a beginner-friendly roadmap to structure your business, build your team and feel confident in your new role as a self-employed CEO. Continue reading

How to choose real estate tech without wasting time (or budget)

Looking for new tech partners? Here are the tips you’ll need, the questions to ask and the red flags to watch for before you sign on the dotted line from broker-owner Jessica Souza. Continue reading

Even if you’re a solo agent, it still pays to be a team player

You might work alone, but you weren’t meant to grow alone, broker and author Jessica Souza writes. Lean into collaboration and cooperation to boost your real estate career. 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

5 top tips for retaining real estate agents in 2025

Want agents to stay? Build a brokerage they’re proud to call home with culture, care and connection at the core, broker-owner Jessica Souza writes. Continue reading

Cracks in NAR’s control begin to show: The Download

With platforms and portals pushing back against its policies, is the National Association of Realtors losing its grip on the industry? Continue reading

5 ways to reset systems, scale with ease, future-proof your business

Shift your business out of survival mode when you adopt a CEO mindset, implement smart processes and procedures, and scale with the future in mind, broker Jessica Souza writes. Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Jessica Souza, Paradise Exclusive Real Estate

Find out how this broker and author learned to bet on herself while providing leadership that gives back to her agents and the communities they serve. Continue reading