Playing the blame game in this market? Here’s how to stop

Whether you call it TBG or the blame game, it has an insidious effect on your business, writes team leader Carl Medford. The longer it’s allowed to fester, the more damage blame will cause to team unity and morale, along with client confidence and trust. Continue reading

Real Tea: ‘Buying Beverly Hills’ agents dish on rookie mistakes

Netflix’s “Buying Beverly Hills” centers around rookie agents and their high-profile team leaders and mentors at The Agency. From mispronouncing finishes to being ill-prepared for showings, these agents dish on learning the tough lessons while being fi… Continue reading

Low motivation? Blind ambition? Procrastination? Here’s how to solve 5 common team squabbles

Working with a team is as much of an exercise in self-improvement, commitment to excellence and accountability for the team leader as it is for members on the team, writes broker Cara Ameer. The goal is to create a happy and inspiring place to prosper.  Continue reading

I’m a real estate agent. You can’t tell me what to wear on the job

Why is it that in 2023 our culture is still determined to enforce dated and ridiculous dress code stereotypes? Trainer Rachael Hite says that brokers need to focus more on providing great customer service to consumers and better training for agents an… Continue reading

These 10 skills will make you look like a natural born leader

Everyone has the ability to be a great leader, but not everyone has the drive. Developing leadership skill takes time, dedication and perseverance. Continue reading

When your toughest competitor is the other agent

Sometimes, the agent on the other side of the table can’t get out of their own way. The next time you experience a hot-headed real estate agent on the other side of the deal, try these tips from Amie Quirarte to cool it down.  Continue reading

Courses designed to ‘raise the bar’ don’t go far enough

It is the little things that happen every day that cause distrust and the accusation that Realtors are not professional enough. Teresa Boardman designs her dream course for raising the bar. Continue reading

Are smart faucets worth the money?

New smart kitchen faucets from companies like Kohler and Moen can be controlled via voice and app on your phone, but are they worth the cost? Smart home expert Brandon Doyle compared two, and his results may surprise you. Continue reading

Why ‘dog days’ are great for business

The challenge of differentiation and capturing a buyer’s attention is monumental, for even the most skilled agents. In this agent’s case, “man’s best friend” is also an agent’s best friend. Continue reading