What’s your top tech hack? Pulse

This week, we’re asking: What top tech hack do you pride yourself on knowing, whether you learned it in a CE class or on your own? Continue reading

The 5-star apps that can better your business

There have been only a handful of 5-star ratings since I began writing this column in 2015. That rank typically means an innovation is standing on its own, and that within its category, it shines. Continue reading

Master these 3 skill sets to outlast a down market

Soft skills, hard skills and more: It takes a lot to get your mindset right and grow your real estate business as a new agent. Broker Gavin Payne offers insights to help you develop a solid foundation for the practice of real estate. Continue reading

9 tips for creating a seller safety plan on your next listing

There certainly isn’t enough advice out there on seller safety, writes safety expert Robert Siciliano. Here are some tips to ensure your sellers (and you) stay safe during showings. Continue reading

Opendoor is in $62M worth of legal trouble: The Real Word

This week, Byron Lazine discusses Opendoor’s recent $62 million settlement of its legal troubles with the FTC plus a flawed study of DOM. Continue reading

Ready to launch your own brokerage? 5 reasons to start the countdown right now

If you are thinking of opening a new brokerage, there may be a million things on your mind. The Agency’s Chief Strategic Officer, David Walker has five key points to focus on before taking on the challenge. Continue reading

Is ‘shift’ the new ‘pivot’? 5 ways to generate listings in a rocky market

For agents looking to change their listing generation strategy in a shifting market, top agents Jonathan Spears and Lauren Rosin shared their tips at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Wednesday. Continue reading

Want to build a profitable team? These leaders offer 3 tips for success

Teams have dominated the last several years in real estate, but building a profitable one means making smart decisions about technology and people, experts said at Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading

How management styles have evolved over the years

The old ways of doing things are giving way to newer, more innovative management styles that work, both for you and those you lead. Michael Zaransky offers insights to help you navigate the way we’re doing business now. Continue reading

Is your new hire ready to run? Tips to help you onboard like you mean it

Are you prepared to help your new hires be successful? Many brokers have misconceptions about how much training it actually takes to help your team members stick around past day one. Continue reading