What real estate agents need to know about …

Clients appreciate agents who are well-versed on a home’s most sought-after features. If you’re looking to brush up on your knowledge of kitchen layouts, bathtub types and useful home safety tips, here is a primer. Continue reading

11 tech tools that’ll save you time — and drum up more business

Automating your processes to make better use of your time and resources will allow you to focus more on building relationships, which is the key to taking your business to the next level. Here’s a list of real estate tech that’ll make your life easier. Continue reading

9 tips for getting in good with local listing agents

Being an agent others trust and like to work with is a reputation you earn over time. If you’re new in the field, there are a few things you can do to develop those helpful ties, showcase your professionalism and cultivate a network you’ll rely on time… Continue reading

How to manage the impact of COVID-19 on your organization

Forget business as usual. Get in touch with the realities of the present moment to develop deeper relationships with your team and your clients. Here are a few suggested stages to implement into your plan for reopening, both operationally and through y… Continue reading

The Real Word: How does climate change affect the housing market?

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 how climate change is affecting the housing market, Zillow’s ad campaign, and features you should b… Continue reading

It’s a lawsuit waiting to happen! Avoid these post-closing problems

Running into post-closure problems is often burdensome for everyone involved in the transaction. In some cases where it morphs into a lawsuit, it can even be costly. So, how can agents prevent them in the first place, and what can they do to avoid liti… Continue reading

Find the right fit! How to strategically hire brokerage staff

An effective team is comprised of talented individuals who complement each other’s strengths, visions and work ethic. Here are a few strategies for hiring brokerage staff across various departments — plus some positive qualities to look for. Continue reading

3 situations where agents let their egos get in the way

Achieving a certain level of success sometimes leads to an overinflated ego. However, more often than not, that sense of self-importance can get in the way of an agent’s performance. Here are a few reasons and situations where ego hinders success. Continue reading

Feeling overwhelmed? 4 skills new agents should master first

Navigating the many processes and moving parts of this industry can seem overwhelming — especially to newly minted agents. But you can’t be all things to all people. Here are the main things you need to focus on. Continue reading

5 tips for helping homebuyers navigate a new construction purchase

Helping buyers navigate the homebuilding process can be challenging. There is a whole new process and language to learn. But the upside is so worth it. Here are my top five tips for working with new construction buyers Continue reading