Don’t fire that client! Set boundaries right from the get-go

Heading off frustrating experiences with demanding clients often comes down to the expectations you set from the beginning. In this Agent/Broker Perspective, Miami broker Anthony Askowitz offers hypothetical scenarios and advice on how to deal. Continue reading

From new agent to serial entrepreneur: How to build to scale

By definition, an entrepreneur organizes and operates a business (or several), takes on greater than normal financial risks to do so, and is willing to risk loss to make money. Real estate agents can be solopreneurs, intrapreneurs or entrepreneurs — th… Continue reading

Give yourself grace: 9 truths women need to hear now

Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, you may need to take a somewhat different approach to creating leverage in your life and business than your male counterparts. Here are some ideas that are designed to help you get more done and the permi… Continue reading

‘I’m screwed:’ This broker’s real-life hacking horror story

We all need to figure out a way to live online — in the cloud — but we also need a way to survive if our systems go down. Broker Erica Ramus shares her true-life hacking horror story to help you protect yourself and your business. Continue reading

How to create an environment for women to become leaders in real estate

Although there are many women in real estate, there are far fewer in leadership roles. Correcting the imbalance requires everyone to lean in and create a culture that allows all to thrive, team leader Adam Hergenrother said. Continue reading

Challenges, pitfalls and sage advice: Starting your own brokerage

Despite their prominent role in the industry, many women struggle to step into leadership positions as brokers and brokerage owners. Based on extensive research and anecdotal evidence, here are some of the challenges women face and how to overcome them. Continue reading

Opendoor cashes in on record home price appreciation

Home price appreciation is through the roof, and that’s good news for Opendoor, according to Mike DelPrete. Its current listings are averaging 17 percent increases over the purchase price. Continue reading

Masks, politics and our great divide: Why we need to change course now

Brad Inman can’t recall a time when we all were so righteously indignant. Name calling, picking petty fights and silent judgement are the name of the game. It’s time to bridge the divide. Continue reading

Epic fail or shifting market? The Real Word takes on Brad Inman’s op-ed

In this edition of The Real Word, Bryon Lazine and Nicole White discuss Brad Inman’s op-ed on the controversy at Better Mortgage and Zillow’s iBuying exit as well as Trulia’s plans to ditch crime data. Continue reading

3 platforms to majorly upgrade your real estate game in 2022

From an agent-to-agent networking app to a digital assistant, these apps are must-haves for the busy agent looking to boost productivity and profits. Continue reading