Here’s a smart retirement planning strategy for agents at every level

The optimal retirement planning strategy may differ depending on the stage of the agent’s career. According to CFP Jordan Curnutt, agents must be fully aware of the options available to ensure they are using the best plan to make the biggest impact on … Continue reading

Real has the moxy to make agents go viral, now it needs adoption: Tech Review

While gathering leads is certainly the goal, the best ones will come to those agents who leverage Real’s connectivity to each other, and who remain active in curating relevant market content. Continue reading

Office-exclusive listings are the same as pocket listings. Why doesn’t NAR think so?

Under the Clear Cooperation Policy, a listing can be “withheld” from the MLS and become an “office-exclusive” listing. Broker Teresa Boardman questions the wisdom of this exception. Continue reading

Proptech has reached an inflection point. So, like, what happens now?

Disruptive sales models, lead aggregators and search products have transformed proptech into a true marketplace while freeing venture capitalists up to become more than mere power brokers. Continue reading

Helping new buyers get ‘invested’ in real estate

When working with buyers, take that conversation one step further, and share what you know about the different investment opportunities in real estate. Continue reading

Agents share their biggest ‘green flags’ in leadership

Agents shared the biggest “green flags” they find in good leaders and skills associated with emotional intelligence dominated responses. When leaders exhibit these qualities, team members are more likely to feel engaged, motivated and valued, leading t… Continue reading

Quitting time? How brokers can help cash-strapped agents survive

In a market where listings are still scarce, a mid-career agent is having difficulties. What can the broker do for an agent in this position, who is completely strapped for cash? Continue reading

Cardone says REI will ‘save housing’: The Real Word

This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the latest from Gary Keller, Grant Cardone’s market predictions and little things that undermine real estate businesses.  Continue reading

RealCheeky’s small brokerage transaction management solution needs work, but fundamentals are intact: Tech Review

RealCheeky isn’t necessarily a daily login. It’s a service provider that uses technology to deliver its transaction coordination service product after all pertinent paperwork is submitted. Continue reading

How to put AI to work to make more money in your real estate business

ChatGPT is poised to become a truly disruptive technology — if you know how to use it. As she wraps up this three-part series, Bernice Ross talks with Jeff Lobb about specific content marketing use cases for ChatGPT. Continue reading