This class action lawsuit threatens all Realtors: The Real Word

This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discussed a decision in the bombshell class action lawsuit against NAR and Realogy, Zillow’s revised forecast and Ryan Serhant’s branding advice from ICNY. Continue reading

5 can’t-miss takeaways for brokers from ICNY

This summer’s hot item is helping your brokerage make it through this scorching market with energy to burn. To help, here are five of last week’s most compelling insights for brokers from ICNY. Continue reading

These mistakes can derail your business. Here’s how to avoid them

From financial mistakes to shiny object syndrome, there are so many ways to get off track, according to team leader Adam Hergenrother. Here’s how to avoid game-changing errors — or get back on track after making one. Continue reading

Get it together! How to get back on track in a relentless market

Sometimes in order to improve, the person you need to get on board with is yourself. Find out how to get real and get it together so that you can move forward personally and professionally. Continue reading

Is the pandemic over, or isn’t it?

Is the pandemic over? Teresa Boardman explores her feelings about masks, the economy, in-person meetings and the lasting heartache around COVID-19. Continue reading

How thick is your skin? 5 challenges newbies need to deal with today

New agents face a variety of challenges when starting out, according to The Agency’s Santiago Arana, but they can be overcome using simple methods to build your network and increase your skills. Here’s how to break through as a newbie. Continue reading

Agents are more important than ever. Here’s why

It’s a tough world out there for real estate agents. Jay Thompson urges agents to boost their self-confidence and effectively communicate their unique value proposition. Continue reading

7 ways to create name recognition with no budget 

No cash? Don’t fret. There are plenty of ways to establish yourself as a new agent and make connections without spending a lot. Coach Darryl Davis shares his top ideas. Continue reading

Competence beats cash: 7 steps for writing winning offers

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to write an offer that does not need to be countered or corrected, according to Carl Medford. These seven elements will increase your buyer’s chance of winning out, even over cash offers. Continue reading

Playing catch-up? 9 how-tos to reboot the conversation

In the whirlwind of day-to-day real estate practice, it can be difficult to keep up with the relationships that matter most to your business. Here’s how to reach out, reboot and rejuvenate your contacts with past clients, colleagues and your community. Continue reading