We asked 5 new agents, ‘How’s business?’ Their answers might surprise you

During a time of significant disruption, new agents have continued to enter the industry with optimism. Find out how it’s really going for these new agents. Continue reading

Why agents who ignore branding won’t survive the next 5 years

Without a brand, you will spend your career chasing deals. Alyssa Stalker explains why recognition and presence are the difference between hustling harder and selling more. Continue reading

Surviving Year 1: Honest lessons from agents who made it

Your first year as a real estate agent can be messy, Martha Melendez writes, but it forges the kind of grit that no class or seminar ever could. Continue reading

This real estate agent faked it ’til she made it. Social media paved the way

When Marie Lee started out as an agent in Nashville, she had a small sphere and not much to build a business on. But she used social media to show that she was an active agent — even if she had to fudge the details a bit. Continue reading

3 unconventional ways to make open houses work harder for you

Open houses offer more than an opportunity to market a single listing, Josh Ries writes. They allow you to connect, both in person and online, long after they end. Continue reading

The strongest brands thrive on consistency

Learn practical ways to infuse brand consistency into every client interaction — from first hello to closing day — to build trust, recognition and lasting success. Continue reading

How to stop second-guessing yourself and make solid decisions

As the seasons change, you may be doubting your prior planning, coach Darryl Davis writes, but real estate success comes from making a commitment and sticking to it. Continue reading

5 ways to cut your marketing spend (without losing leads)

Josh Ries offers strategies to help you create a leaner, more efficient real estate business without cutting into your lead generation or hampering growth. Continue reading

3 critical keys to launching a new career in real estate

Ready to make the most of your new real estate career? Learn from team leader Carl Medford, and create a firm foundation for your business. Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Kevin Leatherman, Leatherman Homes

Find out how this industry leader, mentor and coach helps his agents lean into consistency to build reputations as productive, knowledgeable professionals with their fingers on the pulse of every market. Continue reading