Embracing professionalism: How agents can recognize their value

Inspiring confidence in clients, coach Darryl Davis writes, means embracing the things that make your service valuable and understanding how you’re different from other sales professionals. Continue reading

7 tips for building a rock-solid reputation as a real estate pro

Agents who prioritize their professional reputation don’t just survive in the real estate business, coach Darryl Davis writes. They dominate it. Continue reading

Only 29% of agents are doing deals. Here’s how to be one of them

From underqualified agents to mindless recruiting practices, team leader Carl Medford outlines the things that need to change in order to elevate the industry. Continue reading

Get no respect? Here’s how to elevate our profession

Broker-owner Butch Leiber offers tips for providing a higher level of service to clients and conveying a higher level of professionalism to the public. Continue reading

Is there a right way to dress as a real estate professional?

EXp’s Russ Laggan offers tips for identifying your personal and professional style and putting it to work for you as a memorable differentiator with clients and colleagues. Continue reading

7 things that make real estate agents look unprofessional

As a real estate agent, your reputation can make or break your business. Christy Murdock shares seven things that can significantly damage your professional image and what you can do to avoid them. Continue reading

7 pitfalls that can ruin your reputation as a real estate agent

Your reputation precedes you in every meeting, showing and negotiation, coach Darryl Davis writes. Every interaction either enforces it or enhances it. Continue reading

Agents who don’t read the contract are committing ‘malpractice’

Frances Katzen and Courtney Poulos spoke with moderator Dana Cadena about the importance of buyer representation, challenges to professionalism in the industry and more during an ICNY panel on Thursday. Continue reading

Real estate’s reputation is taking a beating. Blame NAR and reality TV

From unrealistic portrayals on reality TV to NAR’s unfolding scandal, the industry’s reputation will suffer until consumers are offered a better deal, writes NextHome broker-owner Edward Svec. Continue reading