Wrong predictions, rate jumps and what’s (maybe) still to come

In as much as economists expected rates to rise this year, nobody anticipated how fast they would rise. So what went wrong? Matthew Gardener, chief economist for Windermere Real Estate, lays out what happened and what’s next. Continue reading

Name the top 5 apps on your phone: Pulse

This week, we want to know: What are the top five apps that you simply can’t do without on your cell phone? Continue reading

Let’s talk: Nail the forgotten art of the buyer consult

Mastering the buyer’s consult establishes credibility with clients and helps agents find the most motivated buyers with the highest intent to transact. Team leader Tom Toole offers a refresher on this important skill. Continue reading

Tongue-tied when explaining your commission? You need this list

In a tight economy, everything is getting a second look, including you. Agent Confidence Stimpson outlines her recommendations to advocate, explain and defend your commission Continue reading

Bringing sexy back: How to get your listing noticed now

The days of the hands-off, zero DOM market are over. According to broker Troy Palmquist, it’s time to get back to what we do best: Getting those listings noticed.
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Cheat Sheet: 9 essential real estate reads you need right now

The library is open, with 9 reads selected by Jimmy Burgess and guaranteed to inspire you and grow your business during the shift. This ultimate cheat sheet will motivate you to get back on track with the basics and give you the tools you need to carve… Continue reading

Your bread and butter: 3 ways to build and retain a dream team

Searching for talent in a shift might feel like trying to find a needle in a haystack. CEO Anthony Hitt shares his secrets to discovering new agents and keeping them happy and engaged. Continue reading

How to nurture pessimistic buyers to the closing table

The last couple of years have taken an emotional toll on hopeful homebuyers, and current interest rate and inflation increases aren’t helping. The Agency’s Santiago Arana offers strategies to help your potential homebuyers manage their expectations and… Continue reading

Circa 1970: What agents need to know about housing styles in the disco age

Housing stock from the 1970s blends holdover aesthetics from the 1960s with a new emphasis on organic and global elements. Gerard Splendore offers a guided tour through homes from “the decade that taste forgot.” Continue reading

Are things feeling off? How to reset expectations with a client mid-relationship

Some of your clients may have started their transaction in a market that’s different from the one we’re in now. Stan Ponte offers advice for having important conversations and providing timely information to successfully reset client expectations. Continue reading