Going on vacation? Here are the do’s and don’ts of social media

Don’t throw decorum and etiquette out the window online when you go on vacation. Stay classy and focused — and better yet, stay offline. Here are some tips on how to stay visible while taking time off. Continue reading

5 newbie marketing tactics that make you seem experienced

Almost everyone starts out their real estate career by reaching out to their sphere of influence, sending a business card and a handwritten note. Here are five strategies that will allow you to make those same contacts while emphasizing what you have d… Continue reading

@properties founders launch agent-oriented podcast

Major Chicago-based brokerage @properties announced this week that it has launched a new podcast in which the firm’s founders discuss various industry issues that matter to their agents. Continue reading

5 must-do’s for brand new real estate agents

Here are five essential decisions you must make as you launch your real estate career. If you’re still hanging back on some of these, you might be setting yourself up to become one of the statistics. Continue reading

To get rich in real estate, you have to understand 1 simple reality

Most salary surveys will tell you that the average salary for a real estate agent in the U.S. is just $40,000 a year. Continue reading

No need to call: 3 high-impact client ‘touches’

Growth hacker James Tyler shares his top tech-based communication strategies for agents looking to grow their businesses exponentially. Continue reading

No need to call: 3 high-impact client ‘touches’

Growth hacker James Tyler shares his top tech-based communication strategies for agents looking to grow their businesses exponentially. Continue reading

Major Midwest MLS throws support behind NAR’s pocket listing policy

Midwest Real Estate Data implemented its own pocket listing rule years ago, and now it supports a similar policy that would put the kibosh on off-market listings everywhere. Continue reading

Major Midwest MLS throws support behind NAR’s pocket listing policy

Midwest Real Estate Data implemented its own pocket listing rule years ago, and now it supports a similar policy that would put the kibosh on off-market listings everywhere. Continue reading

7 earned lead generation tactics for new real estate agents

Whether you’re a new real estate agent or one who needs a boost in leads, these strategies will strengthen your efforts. Continue reading