How to encourage collaboration among your staff and agents

A sense of team spirit between staff and agents boosts morale and makes clients feel like they have more resources at their disposal, according to The Agency’s Rainy Hake Austin. Continue reading

How am I ever going to land my 1st listing?

Although new agents worry about contracts and contingencies, their real focus needs to be on lead gen for that all-important first listing. Christy Murdock reached out to Inman Contributors for their best advice on landing listings. Continue reading

San Diego Homes & Estates pivots into 200-agent mega-team at eXp

Founded in 2004 and averaging $1.5 billion in sales, the former Windermere Homes & Estates franchisee is hanging a shingle with eXp Realty, broker-owner Rich Johnson announced on Monday. Continue reading

Why the new fair housing training requirement is good for business

According to Julia Lashay Israel, Keller Williams’ head of inclusion and belonging, by fostering an inclusive and equitable housing market, real estate businesses can attract a diverse clientele, enhance their reputation and contribute to a more prospe… Continue reading

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