Increase your rental’s property value! 7 home improvement ideas

Increasing your rental’s value takes lots of time, effort and even monetary investments — but it’s well worth it in the end. Here are a few inexpensive and easy home improvement ideas that will help you see the best return on your rental property. Continue reading

Agent/broker perspective: Should top agents be consulted on office changes?

Each month Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic. This time: A top-producing agent is frustrated with her broker’s decision to switch to an open-office floor plan. How should her brok… Continue reading

4 fundamental skills agents need to brush up on right now

Are you practicing clear communication? Mastering the art of negotiation? No matter how many years you spend in the business, there are a few essential skills every agent should revisit and polish from time to time. Continue reading

Close the deal! How to forget leads, and adopt a growth mindset

To break down the barriers in your mind that are holding you back, you need guts, dedication and grit. Find out from military elite-turned-consultant Kate Monroe (who’s running six companies and training thousands of employees) how maintain the energy … Continue reading

How to nurture clients who can’t afford to buy right now

What if you have clients who need to move but can’t afford it? How do you help even when there is no immediate sale? Here are a few tips for helping clients overcome the laws of expansion. You’ll be their agent for life. Continue reading

Housing market is headed for a slowdown say Fannie, Freddie

The booming housing market could be slowing down – Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are predicting a decrease in mortgage originations in 2021. Continue reading

Keller Williams’ leadership team makeover isn’t finished yet

The company is getting a new chief financial officer and a new chief people officer as well as a new head of business development. Continue reading

Staging works! How to have that conversation with sellers

Some sellers may think their home is perfect the way it is, but as a lot of agents know, staging is what will help set their home apart from similar listings online. Here’s how to explain the value of staging to clients — plus a few tips that can bring… Continue reading

Trust is everything! 6 effective ways to earn it from prospects

In this fast-paced market, ethics and transparency can take a backseat to speed — but that only makes trust that much more crucial today. If you want to earn prospects’ trust and solidify your reputation, here are a few ways to do so. Continue reading