Brad Dahler of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida has more than $100 million in closed sales and pending contracts generated for 2021 — and he did it all in just two years. Here's his plan of action
In luxury real estate, staying ahead of competition calls for detailed market knowledge. You need to have a good grasp on everything that's going on, including what buyers are searching for and what trends are cropping up on the horizon. Here are a few to know
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This week, Bryon Lazine and Nicole White discuss Zillow's latest move to pause homebuying, the client who shot his agent after buying a home sight unseen, and the agent who posed for listing photos in the buff
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The best thing we can do for our businesses is be honest about the services we provide, how we work and even how the industry itself works. We need to promote our services without suggesting that the competition is greedy, incompetent or unethical
Unfortunately, not every seller works with an agent who is committed to fair housing beyond the logo on flyers. To that point, Oregon has been a trailblazer in banning love letters. Should other states follow? Closing attorney Mehrnush Saadat shares her thoughts
How do you translate your team's vision and mission statement into practice? Here are the steps to get you there
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By creating a culture of freedom and discipline, you will have a much higher long-term retention rate. Here are some common agent retention issues and how to fix them
Spiraling home values, soaring inflation and increased interest rates mean less buying power for all consumers. In other words, the house they can afford today may be out of reach tomorrow. Here’s what your clients need to know
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This week, Bryon Lazine and Nicole White discuss key takeaways from the 2021 Tom Ferry Success Summit, Opendoor's $9 billion debt war chest and the perks of being a one-stop shop brokerage
Fireplaces are a highly sought-after feature — one that can really boost the value of a home. So, as an agent, being well-versed on their function today as well as installation details will make you look confident to your clients
Whether you're just dipping your toes in the luxury real estate waters or have been in the industry for years, this quiz will put your marketing knowledge to the test
In this weekly series, David Friedman shares the five keystone habits for effectively prospecting the affluent, distilled from over a decade of advising global leaders in luxury. This week, learn how to take stock of your existing relationships and identify potential referral sources
Find out how former San Francisco Giant and Florida Compass agent Angel Nicolas learned to put his focus where it belongs — on his clients
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Here are the absolute truths when it comes to having a lasting and successful career. If you follow these rules, explosive business growth is just around the corner
In real estate, you could be one relationship away from moving your business to the next level. Here are my top tips for giving a solid first impression, making quicker connections and building meaningful rapport
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Here are a few other myths you should be aware of so you don't spin your wheels endlessly
