Don’t facilitate source of income discrimination by sellers

Don’t discourage your sellers from talking to FHA, VA, USDA or DPA buyers, fair housing advocate Dr. Lee Davenport writes. Help facilitate both a timely sale and greater affordability. Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Mary Sherer, ERA Crossroads

Learn more about this Indiana broker-owner, and find out about the “disastrous” experience that pushed her to get her real estate license and become a true residential expert. Continue reading

‘The fever has broken’: Action steps for agents after rate cuts

An environment where the fed funds rate is being cut instead of raised has historically been better for the real estate industry. Now is the time for agents to become the resource for information and professionalism. Continue reading

This hidden barrier is blocking you from achieving real estate success 

Whether you characterize them as “reasons” or “explanations,” excuses undermine your credibility and weaken your intentions, trainer Bernice Ross writes. Find out how to stop making excuses so you can maximize your professional performance. Continue reading

How to protect your data, devices and clients when on Wi-Fi

When you’re on the go, and using public Wi-Fi, you can open yourself up to security breaches. Security expert Robert Siciliano offers best practices for protecting yourself and your information. Continue reading

16 incentives that may help sellers move their homes this fall

If you have listings left over from the slow spring and summer selling season, today’s lower interest rates may offer a boost. Carl Medford shares strategies to help get those homes sold as autumn arrives. Continue reading

Boost your local SEO with unique, community-specific content

Forget trying to compete with the big national names. Focus on local, community-specific SEO to stand out in online searches, David Marden writes. Continue reading

Mom-and-pop flippers make the dream of homeownership a reality

Small real estate investors have a role to play in improving affordability and inventory, trainer Bernice Ross writes, and can be a key part of growing your real estate business. Continue reading

6 business basics every real estate agent must learn

Running a successful business isn’t just about the big things, coach Verl Workman writes. Often, it’s about the small, incremental habits that add up over time. Continue reading