How to move the ‘big rocks’ to next-level your business

Eat that frog, the one thing, the 80-20 principle — many wise business people have written volumes on the subject of getting after it. Mega team leader Carl Medford gives his personal strategy on how to knock out the most impactful business activities … Continue reading

Elderly, infirm and unemployed: How far should you go for listings?

In an inventory-deprived market, agents are often tempted to use aggressive tactics to score listings. One broker thinks such strategies should be avoided. But what do you think? Continue reading

Every deal is a learning opportunity: Lesson Learned

As an agent who has sold more than $1 billion worth of real estate, Douglas Elliman’s Dina Goldentayer knows a thing or two about making it in the industry. Here, she shares why learning has no limits in real estate. Continue reading

How to diffuse the f-bomb (fairness) in real estate: Real (Estate) Talk

In this week’s edition of Real (Estate) Talk, Brandon Voss, president of The Black Swan Group, talks about the concept of fairness and what makes it so important in conversations and negotiations — especially in real estate. Continue reading

Feeling stuck? 3 steps for breaking your limiting beliefs in 2022

As we enter 2022, ask yourself if your beliefs limit your ability to progress your career and reach your goals. If your answer is “yes,” then here are a few things you can do to ensure you aren’t holding yourself back from your best year yet. Continue reading

What real estate agents should know about bedbugs 

Bedbugs have been around for a long time and will continue to be a menace to homeowners. A well-informed agent can address the pros and cons of different remediation techniques to help assure buyers and sellers that they can sleep soundly again at night. Continue reading

Opendoor vs. Zillow: Pricing is a ‘competitive advantage for iBuyers’

A comparison of Zillow Offers and Opendoor highlights the critical importance of pricing in iBuying. There’s an understated elegance in the detail; it’s not just buying low and selling high. But what makes for a successful pricing operation? Continue reading

Inman Top 5: The biggest stories of the week Dec. 10-17, 2021

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories of the week, according to Inman website visitors. Continue reading

Turn a crisis into a 5-star review by following these steps

How you handle a crisis could either result in the end of your real estate career or a glowing review. To ensure the latter, follow these steps to respond with honesty, compassion and direction. Continue reading

‘Think and Grow Rich’: 7 lessons for real estate agents

Many of the same principles identified Napoleon Hill’s “Think and Grow Rich” are crucial to building a thriving real estate business. Jimmy Burgess breaks down the most powerful traits from the classic self-help book so agents can gift themselves riche… Continue reading