Married vs. single agents: Balancing familial status in the office

In this month’s scenario, Anthony Askowitz takes on the case of a newly divorced agent who is having trouble adjusting to her new “single” status in her real estate office. How can her broker help with this difficult transition and adjust any legitimat… Continue reading

Are you a leader? How to bring out the best in your people

Knowing how to be the best leader you can be is the first step before you can really be effective in helping your team blossom and grow. Continue reading

Out with the old and in with the new: 22 tips for a business detox

Now is the time to envision your best self, ideal life and thriving business. Rainy Hake Austin offers insights on how to dive into a new way of working. Continue reading

Find hidden listings in your market with a CMA-a-day campaign

Stop trying to sell homeowners on selling their homes. Instead, offer value with this simple, proven technique for listing lead gen. Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Anthony Marguleas, Amalfi Estates

This week, the spotlight shines on Anthony Marguleas. Find out how this survivor and philanthropist makes every moment, and every transaction, count in his real estate career. Continue reading

Don’t wait, create! Help find hidden inventory for your buyers

Many agents are struggling with finding listings for their buyers. Team leader Tom Toole offers scripts and strategies to find additional inventory in any market. Continue reading

Under what circumstances are you willing to negotiate commission? Pulse

For some agents and brokers, the very idea of negotiating commission is taboo. For others, negotiation, even on commission is always on the table, especially in hyper-competitive markets. Continue reading

Use seller leasebacks to give your clients more options

Providing creative solutions to buyers and sellers, such as leasebacks, is a tangible way to add value and create opportunities, according to team leader Julie Busby. Sellers on the fence about selling are much more willing to try if they understand al… Continue reading

How to help a homebuyer sweeten an offer — without going too far

Contingency clauses are there to protect buyers and shouldn’t be dropped lightly. Here’s how agents can help advise clients navigating the tricky situations that offer-sweeteners can create. Continue reading

Working with sellers in a market shift: 7 dos and don’ts

This is not a case of Chicken Little crying, “The sky is falling,” says team leader Carl Medford. We are headed into a real shift, and those who embrace the new reality, effectively coach their clients and respond the quickest will come out ahead. Continue reading