How to grow your network

It’s important to maintain connections because your business often depends on the quality of those relationships. But here’s why you shouldn’t neglect strangers and acquaintances. Continue reading

Pulse: What newbies need to know about marketing listings

From utilizing professional photography to tapping into your sphere, here are some essential tips newbies need to know about marketing listings today. Continue reading

Free leads from Google: How to set up, optimize your Google My Business page

There’s a pretty easy (and free) way to position yourself as the local expert and scoop up leads as you grow, thanks to Google My Business. Here’s how to set up, build and optimize your business page. Continue reading

LoanDepot’s ‘Grand Slam’ offer bundles agent, mortgage and title insurance

LoanDepot and its agent matching subsidiary, mellohome, will offer cash rebates of up to $7,000 on bundled services. Continue reading

3 brokers share 7 tips for guiding new real estate agents

Three real estate brokers share how they help new agents navigate bidding wars, manage finances, and keep their sanity while building their business. Continue reading

‘It’s a two-way conversation:’ 8 tips for social media naysayers

If you question what value social media really adds to your business, don’t. Point blank, it gives real estate agents way more reach than they could get offline. It’s not for everyone, but here are some tips to make getting started easier. Continue reading

SEO made simple: 2 main things agents should focus on

Optimizing your website for SEO can be a daunting task for a lot of agents — but it’s key to driving potential leads to your business. Here are two simple ways you can improve your site’s visibility. Continue reading

No budget, no worries: How to market yourself as a brand new agent

The biggest question in your real estate career arrives in a wave of panic the day you get your license: What do I do now? Here are three great ways to get the ball rolling in the marketing department as a newbie on the cheap. Continue reading

5 nifty (and thrifty) social media marketing ideas

If you know where to look, you’ll find that the digital space is chock-full of free resources and tools you can use to up your social media marketing game. Here are a few. Continue reading

Start here: 9 skills agents need to nail from the start

Most fledgling agents fail because they don’t master the business fundamentals and build on those fundamentals throughout their careers. If you’re new to the industry, focus on complete mastery of these skills first. Continue reading