Can AgentPortal’s pro-agent, free model survive scale?

The altruistic and agent-minded social networking site was designed to give agents a “safe space” for industry collaboration, but that very effort could hamper adoption. It will offer a free CRM, websites and digital business cards — all free. Continue reading

How to raise team morale during tough times

To rise above the difficult times and thrive, here are several steps you can take as a leader, to help you push through, ride the wave and come out on the other side a stronger team. Continue reading

Want to boost your team’s customer experience? Answer these 20 questions

A positive team experience can reduce turnover, increase productivity and boost customer satisfaction. Here are 20 things you should be thinking about when cultivating a dynamic environment for your team Continue reading

Pulse: What qualities should a real estate leader have?

What’s your take? Whether you’re a solo agent, part of a team, a broker or otherwise involved in real estate, we want to hear your thoughts on what real estate leadership should be. Please weigh in on this short survey. Continue reading

Want to be an exceptional real estate leader? Adopt these 10 traits

In the ever-changing, convoluted business of real estate, it takes a lot to be a standout leader. Whether you run a large brokerage or manage a small team of two, these 10 traits will help you lead with compassion and competence. Continue reading

How do you create urgency without being pushy? Try this simple strategy

It’s important that you are in relationship with buyers or sellers at the exact moment they are thinking of pulling the trigger, otherwise you risk losing the client to someone else. Continue reading

Real talk! Here’s the skinny on what the first 2 years in real estate are really like

If you’re brand new to the industry, here’s some intel on what the first couple of years are like — from an agent who’s living it — including all the frustrating and funny moments in between.   Continue reading

Dollars and Sense: What costs should new real estate agents expect?

Too often new agents come away from the onboarding process excited about all the potential money they could make in their new careers, but they are unprepared for the investments they’ll have to make to function as a plugged-in businessperson. Continue reading

IFoundAgent websites put the focus back on search, branding and agents

IFoundAgent is a practical, highly affordable website development service for real estate agents who need IDX sites with lead capture and basic marketing tools. Continue reading