3 ways agents can help today’s savvy, educated buyers and sellers

Online resources can give buyers and sellers an advantage when it comes to accessing information on the market and current listings. However, nothing can replace the expertise and knowledge of an experienced agent. Here’s why. Continue reading

How to train your team to speak to its value

Training your agents to speak about the value of your real estate company will help the entire team grow faster — and that is good value for everyone. Here’s how to do it. Continue reading

Spread too thin? 3 ways team leaders can balance their workload

Although there are times when leaders have to double down and work long hours, that doesn’t have to be the norm. Here are a few things you can do to make sure you are not spreading yourself too thin as a leader. Continue reading

Who will emerge on top in the world of real estate 3.0?

To cross the chasm of digitization, brokers need to focus on training their agents to provide excellent service, at the same time as providing them with value. Continue reading

Stuck in a sales slump? 5 steps to work your way out

Everyone hits a slump at some point in their career. The question is: What can you do to get yourself out of it? Here’s how to get out of that rut. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Honesty is everything

Each week, we talk to agents across the country about what they’ve learned along the way (and what they wish they had known as new agents). This week, find out why The Agency’s Tracy McLaughlin believes being truthful is the only policy for agents. Continue reading

How to keep your commission off the negotiating table

You’ll likely come across buyers griping about commissions — probably because of their own experiences or poor representations of what agents actually do on reality TV or social media. Here are a handful of tips for showcasing your worth and combating … Continue reading

The 5 V’s trending in 2019

The rise and acceleration of artificial intelligence; real estate technology becoming faster, easier and more automated; and the strong emphasis on relationship-building are a few 2019 trends that were solidified at Inman Connect New York by a range of… Continue reading