Why being busy isn't the answer
In spending so much time at home, some people might be feeling the pressure to be productive and to do more. However, a constant state of busyness is not the only route to success and even more importantly, to fulfillment in life. Here's why
by Jay Thompson Apr 29
Finding the positive aspects of a pandemic 
Opinion
There is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity here, a chance to make good from an ugly and painful situation
by Jay Thompson Apr 21
Shut up! Just focus on selling houses
Opinion
As hard as things might be right now, it doesn’t give anyone the right to be insensitive to fellow professionals
by Jay Thompson Apr 15
How to keep your Zoom calls free of lurkers
Don’t be afraid to use video conferencing tools, but understand how they work, how they can be abused, and how to minimize the nonsense and maximize the good
by Jay Thompson Apr 8
Let’s officially cancel April Fools’ Day
Opinion
Nothing about this situation is funny, and now is not the time. Instead, just go about your business like any other day on April 1
by Jay Thompson Mar 31
Industry torn on whether real estate is an essential service
At a time when people are staying home en masse to combat a global health crisis, many in the real estate industry question whether or not their jobs should be considered essential
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 27
How to spot misinformation and prevent it from spreading
A slew of coronavirus myths, rumors and false medical advice has been making the rounds on the internet. By putting fact-checking practices to good use, you can snuff out misinformation when it makes its way to your screen and ensure you never share it
by Jay Thompson Mar 25
7 tips for protecting your real estate business in this fearful time 
No matter what happens, homes will be bought and sold. Someone has to sell them, and hopefully it’s you. How you handle this matters
by Jay Thompson Mar 11
Focus! 6 hacks for curbing daily distractions
Opinion
If you take all that effort and energy spent spinning your wheels in every direction and focus on your business, you just might find yourself too busy selling real estate to get distracted
by Jay Thompson Feb 26
Dollars and Sense: Why you need a financial adviser
Opinion
Don’t FSBO your financial future, seek professional help
by Jay Thompson Feb 19
Forget brick-and-mortar! 6 tips for launching an online brokerage
Opinion
An industry veteran shares how he took his brokerage from brick-and-mortar to virtual, and offers advice on how you can do the same
by Jay Thompson Feb 12
What the Super Bowl halftime show and real estate have in common
Opinion
Strive to be the producer who solves problems and guides clients, who helps others get better and who gives back to this industry we all love
by Jay Thompson Feb 5
How to be a good person online and win the internet
Opinion
Digital etiquette isn’t all that different from real life etiquette: If you wouldn't do or say something IRL, don't do it online
by Jay Thompson Jan 29
Stop fearing failure! Embrace it
Opinion
By accepting your failures and analyzing what went wrong, you can learn from the experience and leverage that learning into 'fail-proofing' your business
by Jay Thompson Jan 22
Knowledge is power: Calm your clients' fears with constant education
Opinion
What seems routine to you might be a mystery to your clients, but by continuing to educate them, you can help them prepare for the unexpected during the homebuying or selling process
by Jay Thompson Jan 15