The Real Word: Do Americans want to live farther from neighbors?

In this edition of The Real Word, Bryon Lazine and Nicole White discuss new trends like fence renovations, shifts in home preferences and agents like Ryan Serhant building their brand in the real estate industry. Continue reading

10 smart closing gift ideas that clients will never forget

Jimmy Burgess rounded up his top 10 closing gifts that are working for agents right now (No. 10 is straight from his playbook). They’re highly personalized, memorable, shareable and relationship-cementing. Continue reading

These are the top LGBTQ real estate agents in North America

The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance has unveiled its first-ever “Top Producers list,” which ranks agents and teams by sides and sales volume. Continue reading

Bowling alleys? Glam rooms? 6 luxury amenities buyers want now

From state-of-the-art gyms to custom salons and high-end sports courts, today’s luxury buyers are seeking more than just the finest fixtures and finishes — they want a resort-style destination to escape to. Here are a few trends cropping up in the luxu… Continue reading

Replacing yourself? 6 qualities to look for in a team CEO

Talent is everywhere — if you know what to look for. And when you’re hiring someone to replace yourself as team leader, the search might take a while — the stakes are higher. Here’s what you should look for when hiring a CEO to run your real estate tea… Continue reading

Pulse: What’s the best real estate marketing campaign you’ve ever seen?

What’s that one marketing campaign that really stood out to you (and still does, even years later)? This week, we’re inviting our readers to share their favorite marketing efforts — whether it’s their own or someone else’s. Continue reading

99 more blog ideas — for sellers

Here are 99 ideas for blog topics that can reach real estate sellers. These content ideas are useful for all online mediums — don’t limit yourself to blog posts. Continue reading

40 winning lead-generation strategies agents are using right now

Here’s Jimmy Burgess’ list of 40 buyer and seller lead generation strategies that agents out there are using to win deals right now. In the video, find out why he thinks you should start with the last three. Continue reading

Pulse: Readers share their top marketing strategies for fall

Is your marketing plan ready for fall? This week, as we dive into marketing month, our readers share tried-and-true strategies every agent should be taking advantage of during leaf-peeping season. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Learn the universal language of R-E-S-P-E-C-T

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 luxury real estate specialist Neal Oates Jr. developed a cutting-edge global brand through good old-fashioned r… Continue reading