5 business-planning tips to start 2022 on the right foot

Creating your 2022 business plan is crucial for success in the new year, and considering your vision, goals and growth strategies is imperative for any solid plan. Follow these five tips to end this year with a strong head start into the next. Continue reading

3 major risk types agents need to prepare to mitigate

Real estate professionals face three distinct areas of risk: financial, physical and legal. That’s why you have to always make safety a priority and be prepared to prevent any potential issues before they arise. Here are a few tips. Continue reading

New agents: How you handle rejection can make or break you

People have all sorts of reasons for choosing another agent, and rejection is just part of the job. New agents need to understand and learn how to move past this fast. Here’s why. Continue reading

Deciding on the face of your brand? 3 points to consider

Real estate is an industry based on facial recognition. When you ask people, “Who sold your home?” they almost always answer with their agent’s name — not the brokerage they work for. Here’s what to think about when putting a face to your brand.
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WATCH: Back to Basics 101 — Get dressed, and get to work

Realtor, trainer and consultant with Doorbell Real Estate in Tennessee, Laura Fangman shares her top tip for getting motivated to get more business. Continue reading

WATCH: Back To Basics 101 — 3 tips for brand new agents

Rebecca Nazareth, Realtor with eHomes, shares her top tips for brand new agents in this competitive market. Continue reading

WATCH: Back To Basics 101 — Don’t forget who you work for

Realtor, trainer and consultant with Doorbell Real Estate in Tennessee, Laura Fangman shares her top tip for reaching potential clients. Continue reading

WATCH: Back To Basics 101 — Send handwritten notes to homeowners

Founder of ehomes, Micah McNeill-Tyler, shares the threefold benefits of sending handwritten notes to sellers in neighborhoods your buyers like. Continue reading

WATCH: Back to Basics 101 — Focus on relationship-building

Broker-owner Barbara Betts shares why it’s imperative to build trust with your sphere — those people who already know and like you. Continue reading

So you want to be an agent? Here are 7 truths about the job

Being a real estate agent is much more like operating your own business than working any other regular job. There’s a huge learning curve, and it can often feel overwhelming. That’s why, if you’re a newbie, you have to be prepared. Here’s what to expect. Continue reading