8 things agents can do in August to boost productivity, commissions

August isn’t downtime — it’s decision time, coach Darryl Davis writes. Decide what you’ll do now to set yourself up for success in the months ahead. Continue reading

10 easy daily marketing moves that build your brand and business

Building a brand doesn’t require a viral video or a billboard, Jimmy Burgess writes. It requires presence, intention and small moments stacked over time. Continue reading

Your next referral source is already in your phone

The best lead generation comes from genuinely valuing and nurturing the relationships you already have and keeping in touch with your network. Continue reading

How dialed-in perks turn forever clients into lead-gen machines

Serve your clients so well that they can’t help sharing the good news about the service you provide, sending new clients to you along the way, broker Amy Stockberger writes. Continue reading

How top agents stay top of mind (Hint: It’s not just great listings)

Troy Palmquist offers a solution for adding value and staying in front of your sphere by providing a referral directory for local service providers. Continue reading

87% of mortgage lead gen comes from referrals and past clients

When it comes to mortgages, Mike DelPrete writes, online lead generation is certainly a piece of the puzzle, but it pales in comparison to the power of referrals and existing relationships. Continue reading

Newzip signs third mortgage lender to its agent-matching service

State Employees Credit Union of Maryland is the third lender to sign with Newzip, which helps lenders court homebuyers by offering them discounts when they agree to work with preferred real estate agents. Continue reading

Anthony Hitt: E&V looks to future while doubling down on the basics

Following a brand “refinement,” Engel & Völkers will continue rolling out additional technology updates to better arm agents to serve the clients of tomorrow, all while sticking to its core values, Hitt told Inman. Continue reading

Corcoran Group and Savills expand relationship to encompass Miami

Corcoran Group agents in Miami can now refer clients to the London-based Savills’ global network and vice versa, allowing access to buyers and sellers in more than 70 countries. Continue reading

Corcoran Group and Savills expand relationship to encompass Miami

Corcoran Group agents in Miami can now refer clients to the London-based Savills’ global network and vice versa, allowing access to buyers and sellers in more than 70 countries. Continue reading