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

What’s your top tip for luxury agents in today’s market? Pulse

This week, we want to know: How have the past couple of years redefined the luxury market and changed what it takes to be a luxury agent? Continue reading

Don’t go overboard! 5 reasonable tips for adjusting to the market

Although the market is shifting, that doesn’t mean that the sky is falling. Team leader Carl Medford suggests that listing agents focus on training their sellers to understand the new realities instead of blindly reacting and giving away the farm in th… Continue reading

Agents can’t let crypto creep into their real estate spheres

This month’s situation: A veteran agent is developing a side interest in cryptocurrency that is bleeding into her real estate business. Should her broker keep her focused on their primary business? Continue reading

8 ways you can help advocate for LGBTQ+ people in your office

As agents head into one of the most challenging political environments in our history, they need management who has their best interests at heart. Many in the real estate industry are poorly prepared to hire, employ and handle the customer service need… Continue reading

What your LGBTQ clients would like you to know about their real estate needs

Julie Nelson, who proudly identifies as an L in the LGBTQ+ community, says that everyone appreciates a little guidance when it comes to navigating differences. Here are a few tips for working with LGBTQ+ clients.
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Marriage equality plaintiff, former Realtor Jim Obergefell on LGBTQ+ advocacy today

As the plaintiff in Obergefell v. Hodges, Jim Obergefell sought to honor the memory of his late husband. The result was a sweeping Supreme Court decision that made marriage equality law. Today, he continues his advocacy and is running for the Ohio Hous… Continue reading

10 accounts agents need to optimize their business and personal cash flows

Financial experts Jordan Curnutt and Michael Kilner outline a plan to apply the principles of the envelope or bucket method to both banking and investment accounts. That way, you can make your money work as hard as you do. Continue reading