It’s up to us to keep the American dream alive and well

To keep the American experiment vital and vibrant, we need buy-in from folks who are getting overlooked in the current market. Broker owner Troy Palmquist offers insight into ways to make the dream more attainable. Continue reading

Texas’ growing Asian American and Pacific Islander presence

Having grown up in Texas, broker-owner Kelley Liu has seen first-hand how the Texas AAPI population has influenced the state and its markets, and vice-versa. Continue reading

Don’t let the market define you: 3 ways to reset your attitude

The recent market shift has some real estate professionals responding out of fear. Instead, writes coach Todd Duncan, dig down and get in touch with the fundamentals to develop a service-oriented approach that will win the day. Continue reading

Zillow vs. Opendoor: Who’s doing it better right now?

Opendoor made over 2 million offers to curious homeowners in 2021, exponentially more than ever before. According to Mike DelPrete, this highlights the growing potential of Opendoor’s top-of-the-funnel customer appeal — which is beginning to rival Zill… Continue reading

In a shifting market, leadership and communication are key

In this week’s video column, @properties Christie’s International Real Estate executives Amy Corr and Kevin Van Eck provide suggestions on what brokers, owners and team leaders can do to market-proof their brokerage, business and agents. Continue reading

It’s time to audit your team’s tech stack and systems. Here’s why

No matter what the changing social and economic environment brings, running an efficient real estate business is key to staying competitive. The right tech stack has the power to transform the way we conduct our day-to-day business and communicate with… Continue reading

Draw the line: 5 tips for setting healthy boundaries

Over-committing, over-serving and people-pleasing can keep you from giving yourself, your business, and your family the time you deserve. Coach Darryl Davis offers strategies for setting both personal and professional boundaries. Continue reading

Team(b)erage: The solution for scaling indie agents

Teams are not for everyone, writes Adam Hergenrother, and yet, many independent agents don’t necessarily want to reinvent the wheel. Teamberages are the middle way for anyone who is driven, growth-minded, and willing to put in the work. Continue reading

4 simple ways to train team members when you’re not the expert

Even though you’re a team leader, you don’t have to be the last word on everything. When training your team, writes Joel Lock, it’s important to do your homework and know what you don’t know. Continue reading