Lead gen is not enough. Here’s how to nail down lead conversion

In the last of his 5-part series, broker Nick Schlekeway looks at lead conversion. What is it, and why do so few agents ever get good at it? Continue reading

‘Selling the OC’ matters more than you think right now. Here’s why

Where’s the line? Season 2 of “Selling the OC” is a real-time exploration of what’s appropriate in the workplace as the drama unfolds both at The Oppenheim Group and on the national stage. Continue reading

Avoid these 5 deal-killers to bulletproof your transactions

Once you get a transaction, writes team leader Carl Medford, you need to get it to the finish line. Here are five escrow failures that can stop you in your tracks. Continue reading

Everyone is confused about NAR. Just look at the comments section

Broker Teresa Boardman writes that the lack of transparency from NAR and its leadership has led to a disconnect between agents and consumers. Many perceptions and misconceptions are rampant, and it could spell disaster for the future of NAR. Continue reading

10 ways to invest in your agents (so they’re invested in you)

Although broker Troy Palmquist and DOORA Creative Director Janet Pozos know that brokers expect accountability and investment from their agents, the agents need the same thing from their leaders. Continue reading

Is Anywhere’s settlement the first domino to fall? The Download

This week on The Download: Now that Anywhere has settled its portion of the bombshell commission lawsuit, who’s next? Continue reading

Who should I follow on Instagram for real estate posts?

Every week Sue “Pinky” Benson answers your most pressing Instagram questions. This week, she’s helping you find a new real estate account to follow for inspiration. Continue reading

Don’t let equity fall through the cracks as ‘we’ rebuild NAR

Amid massive leadership challenges, trainer and DEI expert Dr. Lee Davenport takes a deeper look at the “we” in NAR’s “That’s who we R” slogan and what it means to be a Realtor right now.  Continue reading