Can you afford the cost of doing nothing?

It was around this time last year that I was writing on change, saying, “If I’ve learned nothing else in almost fifteen years in the real estate business, it’s that the only constant is change — shifts are plentiful, but they’re rarely easy.” Continue reading

Can you afford the cost of doing nothing?

It was around this time last year that I was writing on change, saying, “If I’ve learned nothing else in almost fifteen years in the real estate business, it’s that the only constant is change — shifts are plentiful, but they’re rarely easy.” Continue reading

In 2020, what can real estate learn from the hotel industry?

It’s hard to believe that another decade has come and gone. Y2K is two decades in the rearview mirror, the Great Recession is now ten years past. We have been witness to the recovery of the housing market; the growth of low-fee model brokerages; the em… Continue reading

Is going virtual virtually holding you back?

What makes a runner in a race strive to run harder and faster? Peer pressure, that’s what. Without the other runners, there is little for a single sprinter to achieve except perhaps a personal best time. It takes other competitors running shoulder-to-s… Continue reading

Think Like a CEO S2E2 – Leading With Energy

Successful CEOs bring a unique energy and purpose that effectively pave the way to corporate success or create its downfall. But don’t take our word for it. Take a cue from an unsuspecting source: Ebenezer Scrooge. Continue reading

7 must-read books to elevate your real estate marketing

No matter where you are in your career, the right book can fundamentally change the way you approach your business. This is especially true when it comes to marketing, where new ideas are crucial for success. We asked top-producing Sotheby’s Internatio… Continue reading

The universal formula you can use for breakthrough success

Almost fifty years ago, RE/MAX was born as a disruptive startup. The real estate industry was mostly made up of independent local brokerages that varied by size, reputation, and quality of agents. But one thing was common among most; agents surrendered… Continue reading

What it takes to connect with the new generation of luxury homebuyers

When it comes to real estate, every leading agent understands their micro market. For me, this area of expertise is Marin County: a naturally beautiful, sought-after community just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco. I know the weather po… Continue reading

The 6 features your luxury seller should upgrade

The littlest things can make the biggest impressions. When you show a high-end home, it may very well be the small flaws — scratched wood, worn furnishings, old appliances — that stand out in a buyer’s mind, no matter how beautiful the property. Continue reading

3 ways to get ahead in 2020 — starting right now

Seasonality only exists in real estate for buyers and sellers, not for you. For the true hustlers of the industry, there is no downtime. In fact, you’re working harder when everyone else is kicking back. Why? Because that’s how you get ahead. Continue reading