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

The Real Word: Should MLSs ditch ‘Coming Soon’ status?

In this edition of The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the largest MLS in Ohio ditching “Coming Soon” status, the most affordable beach towns in the U.S. and Ray Ellen’s Instagram Reel.
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How to lead meetings that aren’t a waste of time

Effective meeting leadership means having a purpose, sticking to your agenda, being courteous of everyone’s time and assigning clear accountability for action items. Here’s how to facilitate great meetings. Continue reading

How this multifamily investor keeps his team on the same page

There are two keys to effective decision-making — assembling the right team and establishing a vision for that team. Here’s how one investment firm works aligns everyone with company goals. Continue reading

5 hard truths about starting a real estate team

When you embrace the struggle and find joy in the hard stuff, not only will you outlast your competition, you will achieve the fulfillment you’re after. If you’re building a team, here are a few tough realities you need to face. Continue reading

10 terms new real estate agents better learn fast

As a newly minted real estate agent, learning certain terms quickly will ensure you’re well-armed to guide and navigate clients through the complexities of today’s market. Here are a few to get acquainted with. Continue reading

Pulse: What’s the one thing you wish you knew as a newbie?

This week, we’re asking readers to share the lessons that can set new agents on a course for a successful career. What are some things that would’ve been helpful to know when you were first cutting your teeth in the industry?  Continue reading