Create future closings: How to keep tabs on your VIPs

To keep tabs on his highest-priority clients, Jimmy Burgess maintains a whiteboard with anticipated listings, buyers and his top referral partners — plus, the last time they got in touch. Here’s how he provides them with value and keeps communication o… Continue reading

How to make home sales less painful for your clients

Referrals come from clients who’ve had a good experience with you. And what’s the secret sauce to a seamless homebuying or selling process? Having detailed, organized systems in place that guide your customers through it all, step by step. Continue reading

2022 is almost here! 5 tips for building a profitable team business plan

We’re down to the wire. There are less than 50 days left until 2022! And that’s still plenty of time to get ready to hit the ground running in the new year. Now is the perfect time to reflect on what went well — and what didn’t — in 2021, review your g… Continue reading

Inflation hasn’t peaked yet: 2022 housing forecast

COVID-19 caused an unparalleled shock to the U.S. economy, and the Delta variant has certainly impacted the speed of recovery. However, Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner firmly believes that the economy will continue to grow. Here’s his 2022 h… Continue reading

The secret to this brokerage’s culture? Being approachable

Here’s how one broker-owner has cultivated an inviting, approachable culture that fosters trust and confidence within the community, leading to consistent success. Continue reading

Why the infrastructure bill is a lose for affordable housing

What President Biden’s infrastructure bill didn’t address is affordable housing. ‘Housing is a necessity,’ says broker-owner Teresa Boardman. Here’s why she says we all need to start treating it accordingly. Continue reading

Want to effectively prospect the affluent? Adopt these 5 habits

In this series, WealthQuotient co-founder David Friedman shares the five keystones for effectively prospecting the affluent, distilled from over a decade of advising global leaders in luxury. Here, we’re tying together all five habits with action steps… Continue reading

7 ways to market your new listing for FREE

Want to stand out from the competition and win the listing? To maximize the probability that you will get the listing, include these strategies in your marketing plan. The best part? They’ll cost you absolutely nothing. Continue reading

How to maintain an indie feel while expanding into new markets

An independent brokerage looking to expand needs to consider quality over quantity — quality in character, culture and reputation. Here are a few ways to maintain your brokerage’s core mission while taking your business to new heights. Continue reading

11+ takeaways from NAR’s Annual Conference

From need-to-know statistics to predictions about the future, Bernice Ross recounts the most important takeaways from NAR’s Realtors Conference & Expo. Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading