Tool Kit: A new agent’s guide to fair housing laws

Fair housing violations can be avoided, trainer Rachael Hite writes, when agents focus on what matters most: giving everyone the chance to find a home of their own. Continue reading

Choosing the right brokerage: What new agents need to know

Deciding which brokerage to join when you first start out as a new agent can either set you up for success or run your career off the rails before it begins, trainer Bernice Ross writes. Continue reading

Only 29% of agents are doing deals. Here’s how to be one of them

From underqualified agents to mindless recruiting practices, team leader Carl Medford outlines the things that need to change in order to elevate the industry. Continue reading

From W2 to 1099: How to set up your new real estate business

Rick Guerrero talks to coach Katherine Loucaidou about making the leap from a steady full-time job to running your own real estate business. Continue reading

10 things new agents do to annoy experienced agents

While no agent is perfect, we should all continually strive for excellence, no matter where we are in our journey as an agent from brand new to very experienced, broker Cara Ameer writes. Continue reading

How this agent went from rookie to ringer in just 7 years

Ready to make a leap into real estate but worried about how to pull off the transition? Learn from Atlanta agent Leah Williamson’s trip to top-producer. Continue reading

Avoid these top 5 rookie mistakes in real estate marketing

From neglecting digital platforms to disregarding personal branding, Side’s Manny Solis writes, here are five critical rookie mistakes that often derail real estate marketing campaigns. Continue reading

Born into real estate royalty, Farrah Brittany makes the tough look easy

Brittany started out as an assistant at The Agency when it first opened its doors in 2011 and is now one of the firm’s most rock-solid agents. She said her family’s connections and her own work ethic have helped shape her career. Continue reading

11 things I wish they taught agents in real estate school

Building a real estate business is about more than memorizing lists of terms and laws, Jimmy Burgess writes. Find out what it takes to launch smarter. Continue reading