Lesson Learned: Preparation and empathy create superior outcomes

Find out how Connecticut broker Elizabeth Altobelli draws on her youthful experience as a gymnast and a talent for befriending her clients to make the impossible possible — while building lifelong relationships along the way.  Continue reading

The landlord’s guide to maximizing rental appeal

Strategic staging, smart improvements and simple touches go a long way in creating an inviting atmosphere that attracts tenants, RentRedi’s Ryan Barone writes. Continue reading

The easiest, least expensive way to become a real estate investor

Thanks to new technology and startup platforms with the right education, trainer Bernice Ross writes, even novices with small budgets can jump into the investing game with ease. Continue reading

8 strategies to help entrepreneurs navigate uncertain times

The only thing certain is change, especially for real estate professionals. Dr. Jeff Richmond shares what it takes to keep stillness and shift your mindset from fear to opportunity. Continue reading

My No. 1 secret for effective listing conversations without rote scripts

If scripts feel inauthentic and too “salesy” for your communication style, coach Darryl Davis offers a shortcut to connection and understanding that you can put into practice today. Continue reading

‘Drive safe’ and 5 other ways real estate dads say ‘I love you’

From bad “dad jokes” to checking our tire pressure, dads have many unique ways to show love. Trainer Rachael Hite writes that real estate dads have mastered the Acts of Service love language. Continue reading

Find your space and plant a flag in the market you serve

Why make your brokerage decision based on their office location? Create your own office and establish yourself as a mainstay of the community. Continue reading

4 fair housing essentials any real estate professional can champion

Fair housing goes beyond knowing the protected classes. Dr. Lee Davenport offers a primer on 4 levels of fairness involved in fair housing and how to communicate the facts to buyers and sellers. Continue reading