How (and when) to say ‘no’

It’s a tough skill to learn, but setting your boundaries with a polite — but firm — “no” is an essential way to control your time, energy and professional life in today’s “yes” culture. Continue reading

Dollars and Sense: How to get more out of your career

If you’re looking to tap into the potential that your real estate career holds — whether it’s money, satisfaction or enjoyment — we’ve got 10 suggestions for helping you make your job more gratifying this year. Continue reading

5 simple new year’s resolutions that’ll pay big dividends in 2020

You may shy away from more ambitious goals, but here are basic some New Year’s resolutions that should be fairly easy to stick with, and that will pay off big time. Continue reading

6 time management tips for brokers and team leaders

We reached out to team leaders and brokers for some of their game-changing ideas you might not have considered. Whether you’re managing a brokerage or an admin — or are building your business with an eye on doing so eventually — you’ll benefit from the… Continue reading

9 failsafe time management strategies for real estate agents

Here are nine ideas on how to focus and get more stuff done, culled from a wide assortment of achievers from our own industry to world leaders and, yes, even Jerry Seinfeld. Continue reading

How to make the most of your day off

In a field where there’s an expectation of being responsive and “on” constantly, you’re bound to burn out if you don’t take time off. Here’s how to squeeze the most out of a day off. Continue reading

Searching for a mentor? Look for these 11 qualities

Not all agents and brokers are cut out to be mentors. Some are too busy to teach, and others are too “old school” to think outside of the box. When mentally vetting candidates, here are some must-have characteristics a mentor should possess. Continue reading

You’ve made it to the top, but your work isn’t done. Here’s what you need.

“It’s more difficult to stay on top than to get there.” Mia Hamm, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, and two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup champion. Being the top agent in your market means building a practice that is not just okay or average. Continue reading