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

WATCH: Back to Basics 101 — Get back to blogging

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 — Dial to increase your inventory

Senior vice president at Highgarden real estate shares a simple way to get more listings in this heated seller’s market. Continue reading

WATCH: Back to Basics 101 — Have more conversations

Julie Nelson, chief success officer at The Nelson Project, eXp Realty, shares her tried-and-true formula for going back to the basics. For Nelson, it’s all about starting conversations on real estate. Continue reading

Cost of marketing on Facebook, Instagram falls during pandemic

Homesnap has found that with more people online, the cost of clicks and impressions on certain platforms is going down during the crisis. Continue reading

Where’s the silver lining? Here are 6 positive outcomes

We’re unsure how long the coronavirus crisis will last, but there’s one thing for certain. Even in today’s gloomy situation, there are a few silver linings you can look for. Continue reading

Tales from the field: How brokers should help new agents

Sourced from various real estate pros all over the country, this recurring column features stories of what agents are seeing on the front lines and what others can draw from those experiences. This time, Teresa Boardman explains how newly minted real e… Continue reading