‘Million Dollar Listing LA’ stars on 5 expenses to budget for right away

As independent contractors, real estate agents must keep on top of expenses. Here are some budget-savvy tips for newbies from “Million Dollar Listing LA” stars James Harris and David Parnes. Continue reading

When ‘likes’ don’t get you listings: What your vanity metrics are telling you

Your vanity metrics are trying to tell you something important about the way you’re spending time and money in your business. As part of going back to basics, Laura Monroe takes you through a simple analysis to find out what’s working, what’s not and w… Continue reading

Gentle persuasion: Help your buyers change the narrative on low inventory

The low inventory problem isn’t always with the market, according to broker Cara Ameer. Sometimes it’s with buyer expectations and the way you manage them (or don’t) as their real estate agent. Here’s a letter she wishes she could send to every wannabe… Continue reading

What is ‘Back to Basics’ in 2022?

There’s so much to learn and do in real estate today. Whether you’re just starting out in the business or trying to rethink the next phase of your career, it starts with figuring out what the new fundamentals really are. Continue reading

A record-breaking new build in the Panhandle: The moves behind the transaction

Engel & Völkers’ Beau Blankenship says he attributes selling a mid-construction home at a record-breaking price point in the Florida Panhandle to having a strong network, acquiring a good share of listings in his market, and representing a unique … Continue reading

The gender problem: Getting past discriminatory practices

It’s past time to examine how gender impacts money, professional progress and safety. Here are the six major challenges women in real estate face and what we can do about them. Continue reading

Compass snags 2 teams with 45 joint agents, expands into Virginia

Compass is expanding into Richmond, Virginia, with two teams for a total of 45 agents and a combined 2021 sales volume of $227 million. This will be the largest market Compass has entered into in 2022. Continue reading

Top Dallas Christie’s team moves to Compass

The luxury, commercial and rural land sales-focused Ulterre team brought in $387 million in total sales volume in 2021, 10 transactions of which were priced at $10 million or greater. Continue reading

That’s what she said: 39 quotes to inspire, empower and delight

Today, we stand on the shoulders of the women who’ve come before us, and we celebrate with their words of caution, wisdom and, well, a little bit of shade. Here are 39 quotes from women to inspire, empower and delight.  Continue reading