Trying to stay relevant? 3 ways for agents to build lasting value

For real estate agents, staying relevant is an active, ongoing process of understanding what clients value in life and adapting to their changing priorities. Here are a few ways to add value and build relevance within your community. Continue reading

Tired of paying for leads? How to switch from buying to earning

Are you over it? Sick of spending way too much on subpar leads? Last year, this indie brokerage took online portal buys down to almost zero, and instead, it diversified spending into community building, online marketing and direct mail. If you’re looki… Continue reading

Here’s how this agent generated $108K on TikTok in 2021 (so far)

While others balked at TikTok, Atlanta Realtor Glennda Baker saw an opportunity to extend her brand by sharing real estate advice. With 7 million views and $108,000 in GCI in 2021 thus far, she knows a thing or two about working it on TikTok. Here’s ho… Continue reading

New, pending, existing: What you should know about today’s market

This week, Inman looked at what you should know about pending sales, new-home sales and existing-home sales. Here, Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives into where the market stands on those metrics and more. Continue reading

The Real Word: Is sight unseen the way to go?

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. In this edition of The Real Word, they’ll discuss buying a home sight unseen, co-housing and how to win bidding wars. Continue reading

It’s listing season! 6 strategies to connect with more sellers 

When was the last time you called everyone on your list and asked them if they had any life changes that would require them to buy or sell? If it’s been a while, take a look at these best practices for reaching out to your database. Continue reading

Why office exclusives are not a good look for the industry

When there is a huge competition and a surplus of real estate agents, we tend to start fighting each other. Here’s why the concepts of office exclusives, designated agency and double-dipping are a big no-no to this broker. Continue reading

What really matters when valuing a property?

Although the terms “intrinsic” or “extrinsic” may be unfamiliar to most, understanding what they imply will help explain what makes real estate “valuable,” not just expensive — and why being able to identify these elements is essential. Continue reading

On Clubhouse? 3 vital tips for making it work for your business

Despite all its growth, Clubhouse is still a young app. If you manage to become the go-to destination for discussions about your location or relevant topic, you will likely remain on top for as long as the app is in active use. Continue reading