Are agents taking personal branding too far?
Opinion
As an industry, we need to pause and take stock of what good real estate marketing really is
5 organic marketing ideas that'll make you the local expert
Opinion
Try spontaneous, free-flowing, non-linear ideas to break into real estate markets
by Jim Weix Dec 20
How to protect your business in an evolving industry
Opinion
What should the individual agent do when confronted with the swirl of funding and iBuyer activity and talk of massive change within the industry?
by Raj Purohit Dec 19
Why deception is no way to win clients
Opinion
Buying awards you didn't earn, pretending to dial the wrong number and using typos to sound more human are no way to build a business
by Jay Thompson Dec 19
How to conquer the 7 deadly sins of real estate leadership
Opinion
Our industry is wrapped in sloth, wrath, lust, envy, pride, gluttony and greed — it's time to stop
by Sam DeBord Dec 19
Agent/broker perspective: Should you recruit your top producer’s competition?
Opinion
It's always tempting to hire a hot agent from another company, but brokers need to be very careful when that agent competes directly with an existing top producer already in their office
by Anthony Askowitz Dec 18
6 reasons your investor clients don't need a home warranty
Opinion
That seemingly common sense idea is a waste of time and money, so real estate investors should keep that cash in their pockets
by David Norod Dec 14
The Real Word: What does concierge marketing mean for agents?
Opinion
The future for real estate brokerages, the 2019 Swanepoel Trends Report and more
by Byron Lazine Dec 14
Why we need to take agent safety seriously
Opinion
We can’t just talk about doing things differently, it’s time to take action
by Jay Thompson Dec 12
'That other agent is cheaper': 3 comebacks for discount services
Opinion
You know your worth — make sure everyone else does too
by Stefani Shock Dec 11
Dear Marketing Mastermind: As prices soften, how can I make my listings stand out?
Opinion
People will always remember the care you provide
by Christy Murdock Dec 11
Want to be successful in a changing market? Master this skill
Opinion
Focus on one appointment a day, and you won’t just survive the shift, you and your business will thrive
The Real Word: What agents think about Zillow bringing back unvetted leads
Opinion
Dual agency, Airbnb's new home designing plans and the death of home appraisals round out 'The Racket'
by Byron Lazine Dec 7
A top-producer's 5 simple rules for social media
Opinion
Daily consistency, quality and commitment are the keys to building a brand
by Billy Nash Dec 6
How MLS of Choice is affecting your real estate team
Opinion
MLSs can no longer require 100% participation from agents in a brokerage, but that's not the case for agent teams
by Jim Weix Dec 6
Here's what agents around the world care about most: helping people
Opinion
If you remember to treat a fellow human as you’d like to be treated, then you have the key to success
by Jay Thompson Dec 5