Lesson Learned: Cultivate trust and respect with competitors

Find out how NYC agent Andrea Saturno-Sanjana puts her unique skillset and global perspective to work in serving clients and connecting with colleagues. Continue reading

Dot your i’s and cross your t’s. The paper chase is here: The Download

Ed Zorn, Anthony Lamacchia and others weigh in on buyer agreements, commission sharing and everything you need to know about the new forms. Continue reading

20 phone etiquette rules every real estate agent should follow

Christy Murdock shares essential phone etiquette tips to enhance client relationships and close more deals. Learn the do’s and don’ts, preparation strategies and follow-up techniques in her comprehensive guide. Continue reading

11 things to know before launching as a luxury real estate agent

If you’ve been looking to position yourself within the luxury niche, luxury consultant Chris Pollinger writes, the journey will be both challenging and, potentially, rewarding. Continue reading

7 things that are a complete waste of time (but agents still do them)

Are you spending time on things that simply don’t matter to your professional growth or the growth of your business? Jimmy Burgess offers a list of things you may be doing that are counter-productive. Continue reading

The rules are changing. Here’s how to stay afloat in the days ahead

By approaching change with a positive, growth mindset and intentionality, coaches Emily Bossert and Melanie Klein write, you’ll be ready for whatever comes next in business and life. Continue reading

3 ways to move from hustle to harmony and find work-life balance

Broker-owner Andrew Fortune writes that finding work-life balance involves investing in self-care and building support systems. The key is to focus on building a strategy that works for where you are at in life and that slowing down will create a stead… Continue reading

How to break down the pros and cons of buying down interest rates

Interest rate buydowns involve a trade-off between upfront costs and long-term affordability. Clever CEO Luke Babich offers strategies to help clients make the choice. Continue reading

27 resources you’ll need to be ready for the Aug. 17 transition

Consider this a resource roundup to guide you through the changes you’ll make, the client conversations and even the mindset shifts that are necessary right now. Continue reading