4 rules for a more effective accountability partnership
Having an accountability partner goes a long way when it comes to setting your goals and taking proactive steps to achieve them. But in order for the relationship to work, there are a few things you need to consider
by Kathleen Black Aug 24
Lesson Learned: Choose people over numbers
As the head of AJ Team Realty, Northern Virginia’s Allen Johnson never forgets it’s all about the people he serves
by Christy Murdock Aug 24
When facing obstacles, pivot like a pro — here's how
Opinion
Basketball players, when confronted by a wall of defense, pivot to continue movement toward the net. Take cues from the sport to successfully pivot your business to continue moving forward in the midst of the current pandemic
by Carl Medford Aug 24
10 outrageous buyer beliefs agents should debunk ASAP
Opinion
When buyers first walk through the door, they're bringing with them a lot of false truths. It's your job to open their eyes
by Nicole Solari Aug 23
Doing virtual tours? 10 things you should (and shouldn’t) do
Opinion
If you are dedicated to becoming the best listing agent you can be, you owe it to your clients to grow your marketing efforts using this valuable link
by Andrew Fortune Aug 22
Echovate's update aims to help brokers become coaches
Hiring isn't easy. It's even harder in real estate. Echovate's Trait Activation Theory offers brokers and team managers a host of ways to coach agents and lead teams
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 21
Is your team Q4 ready? Here’s how to prepare for winter
Opinion
The third quarter is winding down, but the market is still hot. If you’re willing to dig deep, hold the line and keep your foot on the gas, you can ensure your business will have a strong fourth quarter
by Adam Hergenrother Aug 20
Dear Marketing Mastermind: Where can I find sellers now?
Opinion
Everybody talks about low inventories, but nobody does anything about it. Find out how to get the listings you need for the buyers who are still looking
by Christy Murdock Aug 19
DelPrete: iBuyer market share plummets, slow recovery ahead
IBuyers are buying homes again but with a more cautious approach. Once they prove they can survive the pandemic, they’ll still have to overcome the challenge of profitability
by Mike DelPrete Aug 18
HomeLight meets 'end-to-end' goal with acquisition of Disclosures.io
HomeLight announced on Tuesday the acquisition of listing management platform Disclosures.io and its rebrand to HomeLight Listing Management
by Marian McPherson Aug 18
Agent/broker perspective: Should listings highlight new or traditional preferences?
Opinion
The pandemic fast-tracked a number of paradigm shifts that were already reshaping our living habits. So, should agents try to appeal to these new buyer desires or stick with traditional, tried-and-true features?
by Anthony Askowitz Aug 18
Let it go! 8 seller beliefs that no longer hold true today
Opinion
When it comes to real estate, people still hold on to a host of tired, old-school beliefs that are hard to shake off. But to ensure a successful sale, agents need to educate their sellers on how the process actually works today. Here's how
by Cara Ameer Aug 18
Starting a coaching program? How to pick the right coach
Coaching can help your team sharpen their skills, maintain drive and find focus, among other benefits. But how do you go about picking the right coach for the job? Here are a few tips
by Georg Chmiel Aug 17
Preparing to list? 9 talking points that'll squash seller fears
Honing your approach to these conversations can enhance your listing presentation and mentally prepare your sellers for the nuances of a COVID-19 seller’s market
by Teresa Mack Aug 16
Remote or not, these 10 mistakes are costing you the listing
For many agents and teams, the opportunity cost of lost business might actually be costing them far more than a new shiny marketing approach. Here's what you might be doing wrong — and how to fix it
by Kathleen Black Aug 15
PureAgent CRM reduces automation dependency, ups ante on live tours
Opinion
Small in size but big on sales help, Onjax's PureAgent CRM has launched after a 3-year renovation of tools and tech, and for the most part, it was worth the wait
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 14