‘The burnout is real’: Team leaders share how they’re fighting back

Team leaders at Sotheby’s and Keller Williams discussed steps their teams are taking to finish the summer strong at Inman Connect on Tuesday. Continue reading

Los Angeles team jumps from Compass to rival The Agency

In the latest salvo of an intensifying rivalry between brokerages, a prominent team in Los Angeles is leaving Compass and forming a new team inside of competitor The Agency, the latter brokerage announced Monday. The team departing Compass includes lea… Continue reading

How to create a solid daily routine that’ll set you up right

Establishing a new routine is not easy, but it can make all the difference in your life. Choose your struggle, make small changes, and get ready for big results.
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From cold to sold: Here’s how to take your business to the next level

If feel like your business is drifting or you simply want to kick it up a notch, get back to the basics. These 10 fundamentals will help you focus on systematic growth. Continue reading

The problem with stock as a recruiting tool for Compass agents: Mike DelPrete

Stock option programs sound good on paper, but as we can see with Compass, the reality varies. The post-IPO performance of Compass’ stock highlights the primary issue with stock as a recruiting tool. Continue reading

The handwritten note how-to every real estate agent needs

Here, you’ll find the elements of a quality handwritten note and how to easily format them using examples — plus five common real estate scenarios and the templates you’ll want to steal over and over again to show your gratitude. Continue reading

The Real Word: What the DOJ-NAR battle means for agents

In this edition of The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the DOJ withdrawing its settlement offer to NAR, the first state in the U.S. to ban homebuyer love letters, and a study that shows what the majority of real estate listings are lac… Continue reading

It’s a jungle out there: 4 tips for mentally preparing buyers

From coaching buyers on how to best present an offer to instilling trust in the process, mentally preparing buyers on what to expect is one of the most crucial jobs an agent will have throughout a client’s journey. Continue reading

When information is readily available, what’s an agent’s value?

In today’s information era, you should stop trying to compete with Google, and instead, showcase your experiential knowledge, principles and competency. That’s what will truly set you apart. Continue reading