Risk and reward: How to succeed in luxury real estate

As independent contractors, real estate agents are able to make choices about positioning themselves and finding the right market niche. Find out how agent Dwayne Leatherwood developed a luxury client base. Continue reading

Professional athletes make the perfect recruits. Here’s why

The soft skills and mental strength pro athletes call on for high levels of performance are remarkably similar to those shared by top producers. Find out how you can tap into their strengths to supercharge your business. Continue reading

Here are the mistakes agents must avoid: The Real Word

This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss mistakes agents make when competing, consumer recession fears and the Marketeer. Continue reading

What to do when a customer calls about a home that is sold

For too many agents, a call after the listing is sold is ignored. Instead, writes team leader Tom Toole, you can make it an opportunity and a springboard for adding value. Continue reading

Is your 2022 business plan holding up? Time for a reboot

Building a business plan that doesn’t flex is not realistic in today’s market. Expert B.J. Sonderman has some motivational advice about changing your plan so that you can keep moving forward. Continue reading

Seeing contingencies come back? Your market is shifting

During the red-hot seller’s market of the past couple of years, we saw contingencies all but disappear in high-demand markets. As the market shifts, the reemergence of contingent transactions and contingency clauses can help you gauge the balance of po… Continue reading

Cheers! Bublup offers a better way to organize business: Tech Review

Bublup is business content organization and management software that can store, label, sort and share everything, including web addresses, home tour videos and listing agreements. Continue reading

Watch your step: 5 closing pitfalls and how to avoid them

There are many moving parts throughout the homebuying process, and they all need to be completed successfully before your client has their keys in hand. MDLLA stars James Harris and David Parnes outline five issues that can derail your path to the clos… Continue reading

The secret to generating 33,000 listing video views for only $200

Of course, you’ll feature that listing on the MLS, but how do you take your marketing to the next level with YouTube? Jimmy Burgess and Andrew Undem walk you through the process of creating targeted ads to get your latest listing more exposure. Continue reading

Ready or not? 5 recruiting secrets to find the best candidate for your team

Recruiting and retention are essential to controlling costs and ensuring that you onboard the best possible team for your business. Consultant Chris Pollinger offers simple strategies to end your staffing woes. Continue reading