Ready to add a listing agent to your team? 6 traits to look for

Listings are often the lifeblood of a real estate team. Whoever controls the listings controls the market (particularly in this market), right? So, it’s imperative to hire a listing agent who is better than you and who understands how to manage clients… Continue reading

How to ensure your listing finds love online

If you’re listing homes, now is the time to take a cue from dating apps — you’ve only got about 7 seconds to reel in a prospect, so you better put your best foot forward. Here’s how to maximize your listing’s potential and capture more online views…. Continue reading

Top 10 newbie agent behaviors that frustrate listing agents

It’s a marriage made somewhere other than heaven: seasoned listing agents coupled with brand new buyer’s agents. Here is a list of rookie behaviors that cause experienced listing agents’ toenails to curl. Continue reading

Putting in an offer? 4 ways to sway listing agents and sellers

It’s not just about submitting the highest offer. In today’s crazy market, you need to stand out to both listing agents and sellers. Here are a few ways to sway them in your buyer’s favor. Continue reading

Team structure 101: Breaking down 21 positions

Every team looks a little different, but here are some positions you might see on a larger (1,000 transactions a year or more) team. If your team is smaller in transaction size or agent count, you can adjust and scale these positions to fit your team s… Continue reading

Want the ultimate client experience? Set up these 5 team systems

A real estate team can be the ultimate solution to providing consistent 5-star client experiences — if they’re run effectively. Here are five must-have systems for any service-oriented team. Continue reading

Overlooked inventory: 6 ways to find that diamond in the rough

Inventory can be found anywhere — agents just have to get creative and put a little legwork into unearthing it. Continue reading

Agent/broker perspective: How can broker’s resolve frustrations over uneven commission splits?

Each month Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic. This time: A buyer’s agent is upset about listing agents demanding a larger piece of the sales commission. How should her broker react? Continue reading

9 listing presentation mistakes you can’t afford to make

Today’s tight inventory environment means that agents can’t afford not to win a listing. Here are nine mistakes agents commonly make and how to avoid them. Continue reading

Weekly meetings lame? Here’s how to change that

Office meetings don’t have to be a chore. If you feel like your weekly circle-ups are lackluster, make some changes and engage your agents. Continue reading