How to use job titles to prospect and make connections

Almost every person in the world could be a referral source, if you think creatively. Here’s what to look for and what to think about when you’re looking for referrals from people in different industries. Continue reading

The Real Word: The truth about the MLS cooperation policy

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, they discuss the pros and cons of the National Association of Realtors’ new Clear Cooperation Policy, the rise of “co-living” and a Facebo… Continue reading

C.A.R. President on housing crisis: ‘Our state’s future is on the line’

California Association of Realtors President Jeanne Radsick believes 2020 is the time for her state to pass pro-housing legislation. Continue reading

The Kaizen way: Reach your goals and improve, step by step

As a broker or team leader, you might have goals for your agents, but you need to train them to focus on the process of achieving those goals to successfully reach them. Continue reading

How (and when) to say ‘no’

It’s a tough skill to learn, but setting your boundaries with a polite — but firm — “no” is an essential way to control your time, energy and professional life in today’s “yes” culture. Continue reading

Smart-home tech for agents: Comparing home security cameras

In this episode of “Smart-home tech for agents,” Brandon Doyle compares Arlo Ultra, Ring Spotlight Cam and Blink XT2 to uncover which is the best for homeowners’ needs. Continue reading

Smart-home tech for agents: Comparing home security cameras

In this episode of “Smart-home tech for agents,” Brandon Doyle compares Arlo Ultra, Ring Spotlight Cam and Blink XT2 to uncover which is the best for homeowners’ needs. Continue reading

Stop fearing failure! Embrace it

Rather than wallowing in your missteps, turn failure into strength. By accepting your failures and analyzing what went wrong, you can learn from the experience and leverage that learning into “fail-proofing” your business. Continue reading

11 ways to avoid referral roulette

Agent referrals can be incredibly helpful for both those on the giving and the receiving ends, but they need to be handled with care. Here are 11 ways to avoid a referral gone wrong. Continue reading