Forget real estate soap operas. Here’s where you should focus

You can be the agent who always has an opinion on the latest industry scandal, Kevelyn Guzman writes, or you can be the agent who’s too busy closing deals to notice. Continue reading

Umansky: How traveling the world helped me build a massive global referral network

The Agency’s Mauricio Umansky writes that his passport has been one of the most valuable tools for opening doors to opportunities in every corner of the world. Continue reading

Huddle Up: How to build culture, connection, client care in a sprawling second-home market

Coach Melanie Klein shares how the Upstate Curious Team shows up for clients and each other through communication, connection and consistent collaboration. Continue reading

Teams Spotlight: Dave Umphress, Flourish Collective

Find out how Dave Umphress and his real estate team are working to change the world, one transaction at a time. Continue reading

Compete with discount agents (without cutting your commission)

When potential clients tell you another agent will handle their deal for less, Darryl Davis writes, come back with a value proposition that shows why you’re worth every penny. Continue reading

Why memorizing canned scripts could be costing you clients

Scripts feel canned and box you in, coach Darryl Davis writes. Dialogues give you a framework for conversations, while leaving room for your personality. Continue reading

As buyers gain leverage, sellers need smarter counteroffers

Now that buyers have leverage, Troy Palmquist writes, counteroffers matter more. Here’s how to protect seller value and keep deals alive. Continue reading

Tell us the story of your real estate conflicts and conundrums: Pulse

Fill us in on a negative professional experience you’ve had where you weren’t really sure who was the problem, and we’ll render a verdict. Continue reading

What the ballooning national debt means for housing

Windermere economist Jeff Tucker breaks down the impact of government debt and the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” on the housing market. Continue reading

Outflank the competition with new data tools: The Download

Amid a divided housing market, new real estate data tools help agents and clients visualize the ongoing shifts that most impact their bottom lines. Continue reading