Sink or swim? That’s up to the agents

Expert John Aaroe is not afraid to ask the hard questions. Brokers need to step up and ensure the survival of the company. How much are they willing to invest to make company culture work to save their business? Continue reading

Property Tour AI bets on virtual agents as tour guides: Tech Review

Property Tour AI is a marketing tool that uses computer-generated “agents” as property presenters. The on-screen avatar hosts the video tour, reciting a script of highlights and features. Continue reading

Real (Estate) Talk: The courage to advocate for change with Elaine Gross

In this Real (Estate) Talk episode, expert Dr. Lee Davenport chats with the recently retired Elaine Gross, the founding president of ERASE Racism, the civil rights organization based on New York’s Long Island. Continue reading

Team structures are absolute nonsense: The Real Word

This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White are talking about teams, teamerages, and expansion teams and their effect on rankings, how agents can help buyers obtain down payment assistance, plus topics from left, middle and right. Continue reading

Cheers! 23 resolutions, unpopular opinions and hard truths for 2023

Ready or not the new year is on the horizon. Trainer Rachael Hite has 23 resolutions, unpopular opinions and hard truths that just might change your business in 2023. Continue reading

Real Estate 101: How to make your first vision board

A career in real estate can be tricky, with a lot of ups and downs, according to industry leader Julia Lashay Israel. A vision board can help you maintain the right mindset and serves as a reminder of your big Why. Continue reading

5 festive pop-by ideas for real estate agents this holiday season

Send your clients into the new year with a smile on their faces. Expert Darryl Davis offers five great last-minute holiday gift ideas for your clients that are easy on your wallet and easy to deliver. Continue reading

Team structures are a trainwreck. Here’s why it’s ruining rankings

Before the 2023 rankings, let’s get this figured out, writes broker Troy Palmquist. Are some of the biggest teams in the industry really brokerages or teamerages (or vice versa) and how does that affect the way they’re ranked? Continue reading

Outdated MLS policy hides thousands of homes for sale

Where MLSs ban commingling, brokerage websites either can’t display non-MLS listings or must hide this inventory behind filters and log-in walls. Redfin’s Joe Rath offers an argument in favor of allowing brokerages to display all of the options. Continue reading

GreenStats is exactly that — green: Tech Review

GreenStats is a software product built by an active agent that helps brokers and team leads stay abreast of how their business is performing. Continue reading