How to use Instagram to motivate sellers to list with you
This ever-growing app is a powerful tool for building connections that result in leads contacting you. Here are a few creative ways Instagram can help you reach potential sellers
by Bernice Ross Aug 11
End the year strong: 5 smart ways to spend your marketing dollars
August is a terrific month to set yourself up for the rest of the year. Take advantage of it by using these tactics and effectively spending your marketing dollars. Here's how
by Bernice Ross Aug 4
3 looming shifts that could change real estate
Opinion
Increased regulatory enforcement and the ending of IC status are just a few of the possible changes that could greatly impact the way we do business. Here's what agents should prepare for
by Bernice Ross Jul 29
Start here: 9 skills agents need to nail from the start
Opinion
Connect with people you care about, and give them such excellent service that they will happily refer you to their friends and acquaintances
by Bernice Ross Jul 29
QUIZ: Will you make it in real estate? 10 questions that predict new agent success
Answer yes or no to the following 10 questions, and see how you score on the 'most likely to succeed in real estate' scale
by Bernice Ross Jul 27
Did Biden just upend licensing and education requirements nationally?
Opinion
President Biden's latest executive order could impose an unnecessary burden on those who seek to do business in a different state. Here's how it can impact the real estate industry
by Bernice Ross Jul 20
Beware of weak agents: 5 scenarios that can cost your sellers big money
Even in today's crazy market, weak agents can still cost their sellers plenty of money and opportunity. Here are five case studies that illustrate how costly working with a bad agent can be
by Bernice Ross Jul 7
Is this the right fit? Here's how to bet on the right brokerage
As a new agent, choosing a brokerage is a vital and nerve-wracking decision. To help ensure a good fit, print out these questions, and make sure to ask them during your interview
by Bernice Ross Jul 3
Stand out to win! How to make your buyer's offer jump off the page
With a barrage of impressive, over-asking offers flying in, how can your buyers stand out? It's no easy task, but these tips and strategies from the pros can help move your clients to the top of the list
by Bernice Ross Jun 23
Compensation errors, wrong hires and other costly mistakes team leaders make
Having the right team can be a major boon to your business — provided you take steps to avoid these 10 mistakes that can undermine the success of your team
by Bernice Ross Jun 18
Looking for leads? Tap into these digital door-knocking strategies
Opinion
Combining these digital door-knocking tips with geo-fencing practices will give you a significant edge over those relying on more traditional digital or print marketing strategies
by Bernice Ross Jun 9
Worth a steal! 8 email marketing scripts for your repertoire
Are you harnessing the power of personalized email marketing? This week, Jimmy Mackin shares the scripts and templates agents need for prospecting, setting appointments, boosting their credibility, building buzz and more
by Bernice Ross Jun 2
How to prepare your clients for natural disasters
The best way to survive a natural disaster is to take the necessary steps now and be prepared for when the unthinkable actually does occur. Here are a few things to alert your clients about
by Bernice Ross May 26
7 crazy critter encounters in real estate — and what to do about them
Stumbling across snakes, raccoons, coyotes and other wild animals during a showing isn't ideal — and oftentimes, it can even ruin a deal. Here are some steps to take (and the appropriate disclosures to make) when it comes to unwanted critters
by Bernice Ross May 12
Is it time to stop writing buyer love letters? 
Opinion
Buyer love letters can be fraught with fair housing violations, but should the practice be banned entirely? Educate yourself on the type of information you can and can't include
by Bernice Ross May 5