The Real Word: How is the end of remote work impacting markets?

This week on The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss how an end to remote work is impacting real estate markets. Plus, iBuying activity and Instagram’s new focus. Continue reading

$10M in sales from Instagram: Steal from this agent’s playbook

Whether you’re brand new to Instagram or have been using it a while, if you adopt North Carolina agent Heidi Harris’ steps for yourself, you’ll grow your number of followers, and your business will grow along with it. Continue reading

How to select the right partners for franchising

Expanding into new markets through franchise partners is an exciting opportunity for any business — but it’s also one that takes a lot of planning. Here’s what to think about when picking your partners. Continue reading

Executive assistant or operations manager: Is it the right fit?

Exploring your career options in real estate outside of a traditional agent path? Here’s what you should know about about two key administrative and operational positions: the executive assistant and operations manager. Continue reading

7 strategies for winning a bidding war

Remember that in a hot market like this, building a relationship with the agent can make a difference between your offer and the other 10 or so on the table. Here’s how to stand out. Continue reading

Show your thanks: 8 simple ideas for celebrating your agents

Setting aside time to honor and celebrate your agents’ successes will make them feel valued and appreciated. Here are some small gestures that can go a long way in boosting morale. Continue reading

Beware of weak agents: 5 scenarios that can cost your sellers big money

Even in today’s crazy market, weak agents can still cost their sellers plenty of money and opportunity. Here are five case studies that illustrate how costly working with a bad agent can be. Continue reading

New agents, it’s not about the split

So many new agents choose a brokerage by going with the one that offers the highest split. This can not only be a huge mistake, but it can also set a newbie up for failure. Continue reading

Why the ongoing DOJ vs. NAR battle matters

You need to understand what’s happening in your industry. The DOJ’s most recent action seems to be a giant step backward toward any resolution. Here’s what you should know. Continue reading

How to get more listings: 4 strategies for new agents

Real estate is one of the few industries where you can go full speed right out the gate. As long as you can position yourself to be top-of-mind, landing new listings will be much easier and more consistent. Continue reading