Listing lessons: Managing unrealistic seller expectations

Building lasting relationships and providing exceptional guidance, coach Darryl Davis writes, means communicating with transparency and empathy. Continue reading

The new redlining: Paying a buyer agent is just part of the challenge

Now that buyer agency compensation rules are in place, Trina Gonzales-Van writes, the NAR, regulatory bodies and significant stakeholders must consider their impact on borrowers and determine whether these policies do more harm than good. Continue reading

8 tips for preparing your first real estate agent business plan

A well-prepared business plan, Darryl Davis writes, will help you set a clear direction, stay focused and increase your chances of success. Continue reading

9 ways agents should be using AI to drive real estate sales

Creating content for your website, communicating with your sphere of influence and marketing your latest listing are all easy with the help of artificial intelligence, Luke Babich writes. Continue reading

Are you suffering from election anxiety?

This year’s presidential election has people totally stressed out. Trainer Bernice Ross offers strategies for releasing your anxiety and getting back to business. Continue reading

Are you fiscally fit? The financial checkup your business needs

Maintaining a healthy cash flow, controlling debt, building an emergency fund, planning for taxes and retirement — Keller Williams’ Julia Lashay Israel serves up the financial gut check questions every business needs to ponder. Continue reading

Breaking bad news: How to have tough client conversations

The energy you bring to client communication, Rachael Hite writes, can be the difference between a peaceful process and buyer or seller meltdown. Continue reading

How to defuse explosive real estate situations

Conflict with clients and colleagues is stressful, Bernice Ross writes. Find out how to respond to and deal with that stress so that it doesn’t take a toll on you or your transactions. Continue reading