4 significant challenges teams will have to overcome in 2022

Although we can’t predict the future, we can use trends, historical data, and market and economic information to think about — and plan for — challenges that teams will have to overcome next year. Here are four big challenges KW expansion team leader A… Continue reading

Level up your business by selling to real estate’s biggest investors

While getting your foot in the door with institutional investors might seem daunting, with the right properties and a bit of know-how, you can take your investment hustle up a notch. Here are a few tips to get you started. Continue reading

To pie or not to pie: Why this team is ditching the treat this year

The pandemic has impacted homeless populations across the country. Rather than the standard advertising-based pie giveaway this Thanksgiving, consider a meaningful alternative. Here’s what one mega team is doing. Continue reading

Team losing momentum? 5 tips for a successful turnaround

Whether it’s a loss of momentum or a full on team crisis, turnarounds are tough, but not impossible. They take a lot of hard work, and seasoned turnaround leadership consultant Chris Pollinger would know. Here are five steps that he’s seen teams use to… Continue reading

Rising mortgage rates won’t be ‘major deterrent to homebuyers’

Although rates will rise, they will remain very competitive when compared to historic averages, and it would take a significantly greater increase in rates to negatively impact prices. Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner explains why. Continue reading

Home showings don’t equal procuring cause. Here’s why

Contrary to what real estate discussion groups might have you believe, there is far more to procuring cause than showing a home, Jay Thompson argues. Writing an offer is not a guarantee you are the procuring cause. Nor is having a signed buyer-broker a… Continue reading

How to price properties in a wildly fluctuating market

As we move into 2022, many parts of the country will be experiencing mixed markets where prices may be appreciating in one price range and declining in another. Here’s how to keep up with your local market and help your clients make the best decision p… Continue reading

8 hyperlocal content ideas that’ll show you’re the local expert

Optimizing your digital marketing is an effective way to reel in more business — and creating engaging content is the first step. Here are a few ways you can create valuable, hyperlocal content that’ll help you stand out from your competitors. Continue reading

5 habits of agents who effectively prospect the affluent (Part 5)

In this weekly series, David Friedman shares the five keystones for effectively prospecting the affluent, distilled from over a decade of advising global leaders in luxury. This week, learn how to build trust by listening and asking the right questions. Continue reading

Get top dollar fast: 10 things sellers need from their agents now

As we transition out of an intense seller’s market, agents need to dust off the fundamentals and adapt them to the local market, property types and sellers to give their clients the back-to-basics guidance they need right now. Here are 10 things seller… Continue reading