Want more options? Make getting a brokers license your winter project

Flexibility and agility are always useful for independent contractors, according to broker Teresa Boardman. Obtaining your brokers license during your downtime gives you more professional options. Continue reading

An inside look at ‘Buying Beverly Hills,’ starring The Agency’s top talent

Netflix’s “Buying Beverly Hills,” starring The Agency’s Mauricio Umansky, daughters Farrah Brittany and Alexia Umansky, and other agents from the Beverly Hills locale, drops on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. Here’s an inside look at your next real estate realit… Continue reading

The path to riches is paved with boredom. Here’s how to get there

There are no shortcuts, no easy routes to victory, team leader Carl Medford writes. The pathway to success takes hours of mastering mundane activities to earn income, but it can lead to an exciting lifestyle that’s anything but boring. Continue reading

9 steps for getting buyers the best deal in a down market

To flourish as the market changes, real estate agents need to be able to provide comprehensive and meaningful service to buyers. Author and trainer Bernice Ross offers strategies to help eager homebuyers get the most for their buying power. Continue reading

How to build a local Facebook group that actually generates leads

Developing highly successful and engaged Facebook groups takes time, commitment and a value-added perspective. Stacey Soleil shares tips from the best-of-the-best groups and the real estate agents who run them. Continue reading

Your 2023 business depends on nailing this seller conversation

To flourish as the market changes, you must be able to persuade your sellers to price their homes correctly for market realities. Author and trainer Bernice Ross offers strategies and a script you can use to have difficult, but necessary, conversations. Continue reading

Old, tired, out-of-style: 5 mistakes that are ruining your social media

Creating a strategy upfront isn’t enough to keep your social media on point long-term, according to luxury marketing expert Laura Stace. Ensure that your social media presence is meaningful, engaging, and up-to-date by avoiding these common mistakes. Continue reading

11 how-tos to help you plan your tax season

Running your own business comes with a slew of rules, regulations and obligations. As a new agent, it’s critical to keep your finances in check and prepare for taxes from the get-go. We’ve rounded up our top resources to help you get ahead of what’s co… Continue reading

10 tips for throwing an un-be-leafable fall event on a budget

Now is the perfect time to plan an event to thank your clients, showcase your business and attract potential buyers. With a little creativity and planning, you can throw an event that’ll rival your competitors without breaking the bank, author and coac… Continue reading

At a glance: Expenses agents should be tracking from the get-go

As we enter the fourth quarter, now’s the time to get your finances in order for Tax Day. Here’s a quick look at what is and isn’t deductible as you prepare for tax season in real estate. Continue reading