The great agent reshuffle: Essential checklists you need to onboard agents in a down market

Onboarding and recruiting practices change in a shifting market. When inventory is low and competition is fierce, bringing on new team members requires extra focus and streamlined systems to keep chaos at bay. Continue reading

9 questions every first-time homebuyer should ask to find the right fit

Helping today’s first-time homebuyer find the perfect fit is all about finding out what makes them unique — and finding the perfect place for them to feel at home.  Continue reading

Stop making comparisons to 2021. It’s an outlier: DelPrete

Year-over-year numbers don’t take into account the fact that the pandemic years were radical outliers on a number of levels, real estate being just one. Mike DelPrete analyzes the fallacies associated with much of the current market handwringing. Continue reading

33 signs it’s time to fire a client (and how to do it the right way)

If you’re feeling worn down, discouraged or pushed to the edge by your clients, it’s probably not you. Sometimes people are just tough to work with, and you have to figure out what is worth it for the commission. Here are 33 signs it’s time to part way… Continue reading

What’s next? Top economists tackle the biggest questions in real estate

What is the state of the housing market, and what can you expect next? Find out from two of the industry’s leading economists, Leslie Appleton-Young and John Tuccillo, in this wide-ranging discussion with trainer and author Bernice Ross. Continue reading

7 pros and cons of having a real estate investing partner

Investing in real estate with a partner can be extremely appealing and comes with many advantages. However, there are also some potential pitfalls. Here are seven pros and cons to consider before taking on a real estate investing partner.  Continue reading

3 essentials for your all-hands-on-deck marketing meeting

There is no getting around the fact that your team’s marketing strategy needs an update. Here are three essential points to consider to adjust the sails for your brokerage messaging over the next few months. Continue reading

How to help buyers prepare for new construction realities of today

Helping a buyer prepare for the purchase and development of a new construction home is a nuanced task. The Agency’s Santiago Arana offers strategies to help you guide and advise your clients through every step of the process. Continue reading

3 ways to think longer-term marketing strategies

Let’s face it: It’s so easy to get caught up in the here and how and not worry about the long term. Marketing expert Molly Briscoe has some sage advice for thinking about your future pipeline. Continue reading