Why staging your listing matters more than you think

Broker Nick Schlekeway offers a staging prescription for marketing your next listing and engaging the perfect buyer. Continue reading

Banned listings, honest truths, private listing networks: Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

The real estate market is changing: Adapt or get left behind

The way agents succeed is undergoing a profound transformation, broker Nick Schlekeway writes. Are you adapting and adopting new tools fast enough to keep up? Continue reading

The 411 conversion model: A simple system to generate more referrals

Broker Nick Schlekeway offers a simple-to-implement strategy for capturing and converting leads while nurturing relationships. Continue reading

How to sell without feeling ‘salesy’

When you lead with value, Nick Schlekeway writes, sales become more about service, allowing you to build trust and long-lasting relationships. Continue reading

The Thermostat Effect: How comfort limits your growth

Growth and comfort rarely coexist, broker Nick Schlekeway writes. By setting your goals outside your comfort zone, you build momentum that drives consistent growth, no matter your circumstances. Continue reading

How to break the business-killing, stop-and-start ‘deadly cycle’

With the right mindset and consistent lead gen, broker Nick Schlekeway writes, you can break out of the stop-and-start pattern and build a business that grows steadily over time. Continue reading

How to go from a good real estate agent to an exceptional one

Are you truly committed to your business, or are you just interested? The difference determines whether you’re merely good or truly exceptional, broker Nick Schlekeway writes. Continue reading

4 secrets for making every moment count in real estate

Real estate success is about more than closing deals, Nick Schlekeway writes. It’s about becoming an indispensable resource for clients and creating value that goes beyond transactions. Continue reading

5 reasons it’s more important to be ‘different’ than ‘better’

Being different is a commitment to authenticity, perseverance and purpose, broker-owner Nick Schlekeway writes. Continue reading