Why 2026 will reward those who plan with precision, not emotion: Mauricio Umansky

The strategy for 2026 from Mauricio Umansky? Plan with precision, build brands that command attention, invest in relationships, and sharpen skills to create irreplaceable value. Continue reading

NAR President Kevin Sears: Hate speech change unrelated to Trump

CEO Nykia Wright denied what she called a “rumor” that she had “dismantled DEI” and said Sunday at its midyear event that NAR has to “pick our bets” due to an anticipated membership drop to 1.2 million. Continue reading

Why having a strategic plan is the secret to peak performance

The best real estate agents and the people who operate at the highest levels of the industry are not tactical, they are strategic, writes Nick Schlekeway. In part three of his five-part series, he looks at the importance of strategic planning. Continue reading

Exceptional agents get serious about these 4 pillars of service

In the first part of his five-part series, broker Nick Schlekeway looks at the way service forms the basis for real estate agent success. Continue reading

How to lead with strategic thinking

Stumped on how to lead your team to success during the market shift? Rainy Hake Austin, president of The Agency, shows us how to use strategic thinking to show your team a clear path to achieving their goals. Continue reading

Set the stage for 2022: 4 steps to start off on the right foot

While some agents hit the new year running, others seem to be stuck in the mud, repeating the same mistakes from the previous year and going nowhere. Here are four key areas to master for 2022 to get your business going in the right direction. Continue reading