The Real Word: Gary Vee clarifies, Amazon pulls out and KW’s new app

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, they’ll follow up on Gary Vaynerchuk, who sat down to talk out his comments with an agent after the initial controversial interview. Continue reading

Why ‘there’s no such thing as bad publicity’ is wrong

You know the phrase, “There’s no such thing as bad publicity”? If you’re a firm beliver in it, you’re in for a surprise. In his weekly column, Jay Thompson explains why he immediately thinks: “What a load of bulls**t” every time he hears it. Continue reading

Agent/broker perspective: Should this established agent pair up with a millennial?

In this monthly column, Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical Miami real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic. This month: An experienced top agent at a Miami real estate firm is being encouraged by her broker to partner with… Continue reading

‘That’s a hard pass’: 6 times agents should say no

Do you have an overpriced listing where the seller refuses to face reality? Do you have too many commitments and not enough time? Strengthening your “no” muscle can help you avoid trouble as well as enhance your image as a trustworthy individual. Continue reading

The Real Word: Agents react to Gary Vaynerchuk’s comments

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, from Tom Ferry’s reaction to the Twittersphere’s, they talk out different perspectives on Gary Vaynerchuk’s interview.  Continue reading

Who should attend home inspections?

Property inspections are like the final stitch in a bespoke suit. If done properly, it keeps the sum of its parts intact. If done poorly, it begins to unravel, and the whole thing falls apart. And the tailor is always there for the final fitting. Continue reading

This indie broker’s top 5 ICNY takeaways

From iBuyers and disruptors to niches and relationships — and everything in between — Inman Connect New York 2019 covered every hot real estate topic under the sun. Here are one indie broker’s top five takeaways from the event. Continue reading

4 MLS mistakes that can kill your listing’s appeal

To make your listings pop on the MLS, you’ll want to avoid the common mistakes that are instant turnoffs and send perusers on to the next listing. Here are four seemingly small, but truly impactful, MLS mistakes you should avoid at all costs. Continue reading