Busy but broke: Where new agents waste their time

Ashlee Jankovich writes that new real estate agents must learn to protect their time and focus on the activities that matter most to keep their business on track. Continue reading

Why too many brokers are wasting money on AI (and what they should be doing instead)

The real estate firms that flourish will be those that treat AI as an extension of sound operational design, The Agency’s Zane Burnett writes. Continue reading

Cutting through the rhetoric: What the economy really tells us about real estate in 2026

Based on the data, real estate is not in a boom cycle, coach Darryl Davis writes. It’s not in a crash cycle. It’s in a recalibration cycle. Continue reading

The real money in real estate isn’t just commissions 

Coldwell Banker Warburg’s Kevelyn Guzman breaks down ancillary income streams for agents, including referral networks, investments, speaking and content. Continue reading

5 telltale signs an agent has ‘commission breath’

An agent’s single-minded focus on commission only can bring chaos to a brokerage, managing broker Derek Carlson writes. Here’s what to watch for when you’re recruiting top talent. Continue reading

Being found in the age of AI: The collapse of the ‘I’m the best’ era

Attention is now rented, and authority is infrastructure, Molly McKinley and Lauren Henss write. That means instead of the attention economy, we are now operating in the trust economy. Continue reading

How the KISS principle works in a noisy real estate industry

“Keeping it simple” is an essential principle for real estate success. Find out how broker-owner Joey Conner puts it into practice for better recruiting and retention. Continue reading

What high-performing real estate agents do differently from the rest

Most agents use the same tools, chase the same clients and wonder why they plateau, coach Darryl Davis writes. Here’s what the top performers do differently. Continue reading

Attention listing agents: ‘Buyer beware’ won’t prevent a lawsuit

Unlike a car salesman or a furniture retailer, Darryl Davis writes, agents operate under a license issued by the state. That license comes with fiduciary duties. Continue reading

The retirement conversation that instantly elevates your authority

Agents who confidently address retirement planning don’t just sell homes, Jeff Sibel writes. They become the trusted authority in their market. Continue reading