Salaried agent model is a ‘game changer’ says former Realogy leader

Charlie Young, who left Coldwell Banker last year, is joining the board of a flat-fee brokerage that pays its agents a base salary rather than a conventional commission. Continue reading

10 pandemic-tested truths about homebuying

Multiple offers, super-low inventory, skyrocketing values and lots of competition from cash buyers have made the current real estate climate both a blessing and a curse. Through that, a few real estate concepts were put to the test. Here’s what lasted. Continue reading

Inventory insanity: What it’s like being a homebuyer when there are no homes to buy

With inventory at record lows, homebuyers say losing one bidding war after another is like a “punch to the gut.” Continue reading

3 reasons Instagram isn’t working for you (and what to do)

To effectively increase your brand awareness and position yourself as the go-to authority in your market, watch out for these common Instagram turn-offs and avoid them yourself. Continue reading

Stop being a secret agent! 8 real estate conversation-starters

If you’re not out there interacting with the public on a face-to-face basis, chances are you’ve become a secret agent — and that has to change. Here is a variety of fun and engaging ways to get strangers to ask you about your job and real estate. Continue reading

My top Back to Basics tip? Answer the damn phone

There’s tons of training that addresses diligent follow-up and frequent outreach. What’s far more critical in building your business than a speedy reply or dropping someone into a system that will pound out messages to a contact database? Answering the… Continue reading

10 tips for prepping your listings in this frenzied spring market

There’s no better time to showcase your listing than spring. With these tips, you’ll be the expert your clients need to sell their home in this fast-paced market and get them top dollar for their sale. Continue reading

The top 10 independent mortgage brokers gaining market share

Mortgage brokers claimed more than 20 percent of market share for the first time in over a decade this January, and these 10 companies are leading the charge, according to rankings published by the Association of Independent Mortgage Experts. 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

Miami MLS, Rental Beast partner to help agents amid housing shortage

The Miami Association of Realtors has teamed up with Rental Beast, an all-in-one online rental listing service, to help its agent and broker members do business amidst a severe housing shortage. Continue reading