Agent/broker perspective: Can agents challenge their brokerage’s philanthropic pursuits?

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 office has serious concerns about a social position taken by the c… Continue reading

What ‘Game of Thrones’ can teach you about power moves

What can you learn from the major players in the “Game of Thrones” universe that’ll inform your next negotiation, marketing strategy or professional planning? Let’s take a look at some of the biggest power moves in the Seven Kingdoms. (WARNING: Spoiler… Continue reading

The Real Word: Will Zestimates become live offers?

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, Zestimates. The AVM (automated valuation model) put Zillow on the map. If Zestimates become live offers, how will agents fare?  Continue reading

3 things you must refine to get your image in check

The shallowness and importance of a first impression in the real estate industry are undeniable, which is why it’s important to nail your personal brand image from the get-go. Here are the three most important factors that make up your personal brand i… Continue reading

Does property activity online boost your listing’s exposure?

Why aren’t we looking closer at views, favorites and the metrics that make a listing stand out? Troy Palmquist digs into popular sites’ metrics, or lack thereof. Continue reading

How to get through the intensely personal process of choosing a brokerage

There’s been much dialogue around why agents choose a certain brokerage and what makes them so fiercely protective of the one they’ve picked. The bottom line is it’s an intensely personal decision, which comes as a result of many different factors. Her… Continue reading

How to find your support system as a newbie

Especially as you begin in real estate, it’s critical to assemble a support system that will carry you through the highs and lows of this business. Here’s what you should do to seek out those who will aid your professional development. Continue reading

What is organized real estate’s role in keeping the Realtor relevant?

Is it naive to think that Canadian Organized Real Estate’s current approach to the collection and interpretation of data will ensure its relevance, and that of the Realtor, as the industry and technology continue to evolve? Quite simply, yes, it is. Wh… Continue reading