The 5 C’s for identifying life-changing mentors

Whichever side of the mentor/mentee relationship you fall on, it’s vital to understand what makes the practice worthwhile and workable. Team leader Carl Medford outlines mentoring myths and meaningful solutions to create effective outcomes. Continue reading

‘Selling the OC’ star Gio Helou on learning real estate from his mom

Get the Real Tea on growing up with mom and fellow agent at the Oppenheim Group Lisa Helou, working with Jason Oppenheim and staying competitive in today’s market. Continue reading

The agent’s guide to creating handwritten notes

Writing notes is not just about ticking off a box on your to-do list or even having good manners. It’s about delighting the recipient with a heartfelt, sincere and, most of all, personal form of communication. Continue reading

Take care of your money and it’ll take care of you: The Download

Each week on The Download, Inman’s Christy Murdock takes a deeper look at the top-read stories of the week to give you what you’ll need to meet Monday head-on. This week: NAR’s membership fee hike and balancing your budget. Continue reading

10 things that are killing deals in 2023 (and how to avoid them)

This market will be another badge of honor we can add to our resume, and will position us to be the best possible advisors to clients and prospects. Continue reading

Make people matter: 4 ways to positively impact agent retention

In the second part of his two-part series, Chase Williams looks at the actionable steps you can take to make an impact on your retention. Continue reading

Understanding the Hispanic population’s role in real estate

The real estate market is constantly evolving, and as we look ahead to the coming years, the Hispanic population is poised to play a major role in the industry. Continue reading