Lesson Learned: Always be open to learning something new

Real estate agents across the nation share stories of the lessons they’ve learned during their time in the industry. This week: Find out how this award-winning Queens New York real estate agent takes a scholarly approach to the practice of real estate…. Continue reading

Why banning buyer love letters is the right step forward

This week, Oregon became the first U.S. state to ban buyer love letters officially. This is a massive win for those of us in housing who support anti-discrimination and are fair housing advocates, and it could be a major victory for the industry as a w… Continue reading

The Real Word: How is the end of remote work impacting markets?

This week on The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss how an end to remote work is impacting real estate markets. Plus, iBuying activity and Instagram’s new focus. Continue reading

$10M in sales from Instagram: Steal from this agent’s playbook

Whether you’re brand new to Instagram or have been using it a while, if you adopt North Carolina agent Heidi Harris’ steps for yourself, you’ll grow your number of followers, and your business will grow along with it. Continue reading

How to select the right partners for franchising

Expanding into new markets through franchise partners is an exciting opportunity for any business — but it’s also one that takes a lot of planning. Here’s what to think about when picking your partners. Continue reading

Pulse: Ever have a deal fall through? Tell us what you learned

Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned pro, chances are you’ve experienced the pain and disappointment of a flopped deal. This week, we’re asking you to share your experience. What happened, and what did you learn? Continue reading

Pulse: Readers share what they wish they’d known as newbies

What’s the most important piece of information and industry-related advice you wish you’d have been armed with early on in your career? This week, our readers weigh in with their valuable insights. Continue reading

How to get more listings: 4 strategies for new agents

Real estate is one of the few industries where you can go full speed right out the gate. As long as you can position yourself to be top-of-mind, landing new listings will be much easier and more consistent. Continue reading

6 client types every new agent should mentally prepare for

As a new agent, you’ll likely meet all sorts of different clients and personalities. Knowing how to approach each personality type will help you better communicate and navigate obstacles. Continue reading

What to do before you build your team

If you feel like you’re running short on time and energy, your life/work balance is probably in need of some, well, balance. A team can help restore that balance by helping you answer calls, respond to clients, show houses and improve your overall clie… Continue reading