5 tips for starting a coaching program at your brokerage

Coaching encompasses a constant evolution of learning and implementation to help agents build their businesses. As many teams shift from professional development into coaching, these strategies can help, says President and CEO of Better Homes and Garde… Continue reading

5 ways experienced brokers can help new agents gain confidence

A new agent will be most successful when they approach every aspect of the job with confidence. As a leader, you can help rookies find their feet and grow that confidence by providing valuable advice, encouragement and motivation. Continue reading

Echovate’s latest iteration helps build better teams

Part of what’s new is a mentorship adviser, a tool that juxtaposes new agents’ profiles with existing performers to determine who in-house could best help them assimilate and succeed. Continue reading

What’s next? 3 ways to develop your leadership skills

After learning all the technical skills needed for the job, leadership and hard work are essential to success in this industry. These tips will help new (and seasoned) agents become natural leaders. Continue reading

Pave their path to success! The value of mentoring young female professionals

Be the powerhouse female leader you wish you had — a mentor, role model and accountability partner — to help rising leaders tap into their power, sometimes before they know they have it. Continue reading

Believe in yourself! 7 practical ways agents can build confidence

Confidence is an important aspect of becoming a successful real estate agent. Luckily, it’s a skill that can be learned and sharpened. Here are a few powerful (and effective) ways agents can boost their self-confidence. Continue reading

Real (Estate) Talk: How one firm is making Dr. King’s dream a reality

Modern research confirms diversity promotes and correlates with business success rather than scarcity — and one real estate company is pushing to make this a reality through its mentorship program. Here’s how. Continue reading

5 Ways to Support Youth During the Coronavirus Pandemic

The COVID-19 crisis has made it pretty much impossible for older adults to provide face-to-face mentoring and support to young people. Still, many nonprofits are scrambling to find ways to connect the generations now. Here at Encore.org (a nonprofit fo… Continue reading

Real talk! Here’s the skinny on what the first 2 years in real estate are really like

If you’re brand new to the industry, here’s some intel on what the first couple of years are like — from an agent who’s living it — including all the frustrating and funny moments in between.   Continue reading

How to Become a SCORE Small Business Mentor

When Meleisa Holek retired from a 24-year career in marketing at IBM in 2018, she hoped to find a meaningful, flexible, volunteer role that would take advantage of her professional skills. She found one: becoming a business mentor and director of marke… Continue reading