You can help! How to support homeowners in forbearance
Opinion
There’s so much you can do to assist distressed homeowners avoid foreclosure. Not only will you have their lasting gratitude, chances are, they will also refer others to you in the future
by Bernice Ross Jan 20
How to price a listing in a red-hot seller's market
Opinion
Basing your price on comparable sales is usually a solid strategy. But what happens when you try to sell your own house in a red-hot seller's market with a broad range of comps? Here's one real estate pro's experience
by Bernice Ross Jan 13
In a red-hot seller's market, is staging even worth it?
Opinion
The next time you encounter sellers who don't know if they should stage their property, sell it vacant or furnished, or do additional work, here's what to do
by Bernice Ross Jan 6
Are you a top performer? 13 questions to ask yourself
What’s the difference between a top performer and everyone else? Even more importantly, how can you know where you stand? Here are a few questions that’ll help you figure out how you’re doing — and what you need to improve in 2021
by Bernice Ross Dec 30
9 stupid mistakes agents make — and how to avoid them
Don't barge in! (And other sage lessons agents should know)
by Bernice Ross Dec 23
7 tips for making your lead generation dollars go further in 2021
Here’s how to figure out where to spend the bulk of your time, energy and money to get the best ROI
by Bernice Ross Dec 15
10 strategies for being more profitable in 2021
Want to be more profitable in this upcoming year? Here's how to work smarter, reduce expenses and find ways to make the best possible use of your time
by Bernice Ross Dec 9
Overpriced listing? How to persuade clients to drop that number
If your overpriced listing needs needs a reduction, now’s the time to talk to your sellers. Here are a few strategies and scripts to expand your price negotiation skills
by Bernice Ross Dec 2
7 ways indie brokers can cultivate a powerful support system
As an indie broker, you might be juggling a variety of roles and responsibilities — which is not only tedious, but also very lonely. This is why it helps to have a strong support system. Here's how to build it
by Bernice Ross Nov 18
Close the deal by guiding clients and listening to their needs
During a workshop at Connect Now on Thursday, real estate experts explained how to best guide a client to close and get rid of obstacles that might get in the way
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 12
Don't ignore renter leads! 6 steps for turning them into homebuyers
Helping renters become homeowners is about mindset — both yours and your clients'. Here's how to evaluate the renter leads you receive and convert them into homeowners when their lease expires
by Bernice Ross Nov 11
How to heal our communities by giving back
When creating 2021 business plans, agents should think about ways to truly help their communities while gaining daily exposure at the same time. Here are a few ideas to consider
by Bernice Ross Nov 4
10 strategies for boosting profitability now
Here's how to beat iBuyers at their own game, where to find transactions, how to leverage short-form videos and more nifty strategies all agents need to shift their attention to today
by Bernice Ross Oct 28
Want to grow your wealth? Use this secret multimillionaire strategy
Opinion
In this week's episode, Chris Naugle, author and money expert, breaks down how infinite banking works and other important concepts for agents looking to grow their net worth
by Bernice Ross Oct 21
10 questions that'll predict whether a new agent will make it
Real estate can be a highly rewarding business — provided you have certain behavior styles and personality traits. These questions are highly predictive of whether a newbie will do well in this industry
by Bernice Ross Oct 13