4 ways giving back helps you become a better agent
Opinion
Volunteering helps to keep your perspective fresh by broadening your horizons
by Marilyn Blume Jan 20
Grow up! 20 unprofessional agent behaviors that need to stop
Opinion
Life is harried enough. Try to pay attention to these everyday courtesies and stop making life hell for everyone around you
by Nicole Solari Jan 20
How to foster innovative, happy, independent agents
Opinion
Independent brokerages make for independent agents. Here's how to foster a successful culture at the same time as providing agents the autonomy they crave
by Matthew Szalecki Jan 19
The Real Word: NAR's new fair housing action plan
Opinion
Learn more about the National Association of Realtors' new fair housing action plan, and check out this week's marketeer of the week
by Byron Lazine Jan 17
The industry needs to demand more of fair housing education for agents
Opinion
NAR needs to be the driver of better fair housing education for agents, helping local associations educate their members in a meaningful fashion
by Erica Ramus Jan 17
AerialSphere ready to take property search to new heights
Opinion
Phoenix-based 3D aerial photography company has earned patents for its hi-res, high-elevation photography process that accurately puts lat-long coordinates on every pixel. With new funding, 70 markets are on the radar
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 17
How to build the right team
Opinion
Holding a collective vision and philosophy is fundamental when constructing a team.
by James Harris AND David Parnes Jan 16
Agent extinction is not inevitable — if you're on top of your game
Opinion
Technology is transforming every industry including ours. We need to stay sharp to survive
by Troy Palmquist Jan 16
7 reasons for-sale-by-owners fail
Opinion
Less than 10 percent of for sale by owner sellers actually succeed, but what is it, actually, that prevents FSBO sellers from being able to close their property sale?
by Bill Gassett Jan 16
Keeping It Real: Don't let fear make your decisions
Opinion
Only allow external voices to be an indicator. Let your heart and gut lead the way
by Peter Lorimer Jan 16
Why it’s time to truly recognize real estate agents
Opinion
Real estate agents never quit the hustle, and it's time to show them some appreciation
by Teresa Boardman Jan 16
Smart-home tech for agents: The top products we saw at CES 2020
Opinion
Brandon Doyle and Colton Pratt scoured the Consumer Electronics Show to uncover the best, most exciting products coming down the pike
by Brandon Doyle Jan 15
How to create highly shareable content in 5 simple steps
Opinion
The best posts you produce are ultimately the ones that are going to get shared, so give your social media a great deal of thought before you hit publish
by Laura Ure Jan 15
Body language patterns every negotiator needs to know
Opinion
When you are negotiating, look for these patterns and for specific shifts in the person’s body language to understand what the other person is really experiencing
by Bernice Ross Jan 15
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
When is enough, enough? Don't overextend for baseless goals
Opinion
Don’t just pull a random number out of the air. Take time to look at how you want to live, analyze your sales data and develop some real goals