New to real estate? Make these 8 things your first-year’s mission

What does a new agent need to do regularly to succeed, grow and be profitable in their business and beyond? Here’s a list of the major things that new agents must do to prosper and succeed in their first year. Continue reading

The Real Word: Is college the biggest racket in America?

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, they’ll discuss whether college itself, which can create insurmountable debt, is a racket after the news that real estate executives are a… Continue reading

Why you should track every buyer who walks through the door

If you’re not keeping track of every buyer who walks through the door of your listing for an open house or showing, you’re being irresponsible and unprofessional. Here’s why. Continue reading

Are real estate agents obsolete?

Many consumers don’t trust real estate agents and will always be on the hunt for ways to buy and sell without our help. If we don’t seize every opportunity we have to effectively communicate our value, we will become obsolete — and in the eyes of some,… Continue reading

Should your brokerage open a property management division?

Property management can be labor intensive, a legal minefield and seem like more trouble than it is worth. But with proper staffing and systems in place, property management can add another stream of income to your business — and set you apart from you… Continue reading

3 expert ways agents use public data to provide value

The public’s lack of expertise with regard to data interpretation is an opportunity point that real estate professionals have to embrace. Here are three strengths that real estate agents bring to the table when reviewing public data — and why consumers… Continue reading

What ‘The Big Lebowski’ can teach you about blogging

How can the Coen Brothers’ most beloved protagonist help you write your real estate blog and market your business more effectively? Here are five big takeaways. Continue reading

Agent/broker perspective: Is mandatory CE still necessary?

In this monthly column, Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical Miami real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic: An experienced top agent at a Miami real estate firm is questioning the need for required continuing education cre… Continue reading