Adding Value to Listings & the Advantage of Identifying Neighborhood Amenities

Walking a fifteen-minute radius of the area or performing a deep-dive into customer review sites or food blogs can help you identify hidden gems or local favorites.

Modern Email Etiquette for Today's Agents

In today’s tech-forward culture, consumers are constantly inundated with promotional emails, alerts, invites, and social media blasts.

SHANE REID

Shane Reid of Hudson, Ohio, has grounded his twenty-seven-year real estate career in tried-and-true business practices that combine candor, communication, and work ethic.

MILES ZIMBALUK

Meet Miles Zimbaluk, a pioneer in the real estate world whose journey began in financial planning, evolved through mortgage brokerage and new construction development, and culminated in a thriving career traversing two countries.

FRANDY CHERESTAL

Meet Montreal Broker Frandy Cherestal, whose real estate journey commenced seventeen years ago while working as a trainer at a gym.

Cooperation, Not Competition, Creates Mutual Success for Agents

Teaming up with an agent from a different brokerage on a transaction is not as uncommon or complicated as it might seem

5 Ways to Transform Renters into Owners

Perhaps the largest demographic of untapped business lies in the rental market.

Beyond Cleaning and Decluttering: What Improvement Expenses Make the Most Sense?

Decluttering open spaces, emptying cabinets and drawers and removing knick-knacks might seem like obvious – and free – ways to improve a home’s presentability.

CLEVE LOVELAND

Cleve Loveland of Orlando, Florida, combines over thirty years of industry expertise with client-centered business practices and a commitment to shared success to fuel his thriving real estate business.

BECKY PARTIN

The word “resilient” aptly describes Becky Partin, REALTOR® and now owner of her own brokerage in the heart of Savannah.

Reconsider Referral-Only When Planning for the Future

Many agents plan for the idea that working only on referral may not be sufficient during slower times of the year, in a down market, or when an agent needs to expanding into a new sector.

Millennial Buyers: Where They Are & What to Know

Homebuyers and sellers come from all walks of life. If you’ve been an agent for long, you’ve likely worked alongside a wide variety of folks—from first-timer homeowners and down-sizers, to second-home searchers and those finally hunting for their dream home. While there is hardly a shortage of diversity in the housing market, there is one generation that is making big strides in homeownership these days: Millennials.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Converting Internet Leads to Real Life Sales

Mastering the fundamentals of digital communication is the first step to converting digital interest into concrete business.

USING CLIENT FEEDBACK TO ELEVATE YOUR REAL ESTATE BUSINESS

For real estate professionals, publishing your client testimonials is a key strategy for establishing trust, enhancing your reputation, and drawing in new clients.

Establishing Yourself as a LOCAL AREA EXPERT

For real estate agents and local business professionals, carving out a reputation as a go-to local expert is invaluable. Below are tailored strategies for real estate professionals eager to become their community’s trusted authority.

10 WAYS TO BECOME A CELEBRITY REALTOR ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Establishing yourself as a well-known REALTOR on social media requires developing a solid personal brand, producing captivating content, and engaging with your audience. Here are some steps to help you achieve that:

MASTERING TALENT ACQUISITION IN REAL ESTATE

The ability to draw in and keep exceptional agents forms the backbone of any thriving brokerage. The art of follow-up stands at the forefront of transforming potential interests into concrete assets for our teams. Below, we delve into the strategic nuances of follow-up, showcasing its role as a critical differentiator in securing the industry’s best.

SARAH LEONARD

Based in Chicago, Top Agent Sarah Leonard leads a team of agents that rank in the top ten in the state and top ten in the nation regarding units closed.

DANIEL M. CZUBA

Daniel M. Czuba – Designated Managing Broker/Owner of Daniel And Associates Real Estate aka DAARE, often considered a jack of all trades, makes him easily relatable to the many people/cultures he serves.

My Crystal Ball: You CAN Predict You'll Be Successful Selling Real Estate

You can predict if you'll be successful in real estate. It’s not what you think, either.

KEY MISTAKES TO AVOID 0 FOR A SUCCESSFUL HOME SALE

Steering clear of these common home selling errors is essential for a seamless and effective transaction

How to Speed Up First-Time Homebuyer Transactions

While helping first-time homebuyers navigate the transactional process can be a reminder of real estate's benevolent power, it can also come with its own bumps and bruises.

KIM BUISH

Stepping into the real estate world over two decades ago alongside her husband, Kimberly Buish’s initial goal was investing. “We decided we wanted to start buying rentals,” Kimberly says.

How to Build a Team That Will Win Big No Matter its Size

In the real estate world building a team is a goal almost every agent strives towards achieving. Doing business with a team as opposed to solo has numerous advantages.

AGENT STRATEGIES TO GROW YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE

In real estate, where connections and maintaining relationships with clients are crucial, having a strong social media presence is essential for any REALTOR

RUSS DUKAN

Based out of Pikesville, Maryland, Russ Dukan operates as a solo agent, serving clients far and wide, from the outskirts of Baltimore County to the bustling areas around Washington D.C. and beyond.

3 Surefire Methods that Make for a Productive Meeting

Sometimes a business meeting can achieve exactly what it sets out to do: communicate, assess actions, set goals, or otherwise. Other times, meetings can feel like a drain on your time and energy, and only advance your agenda in marginal ways. While meetings are an integral form of communication in the professional world, how can you ensure that they are both productive and worthwhile?

WHAT SELLERS WANT FROM YOU AS THEIR REAL ESTATE AGENT

Although sellers' individual preferences may differ, they often share a set of expectations and needs when it comes to what they seek in their real estate agents. Here are the top six things sellers often want:

ANGELICA PINTO

Top Agent Angelica Pinto and her husband Aron run their own real estate team, Team Pinto Real Estate in Waterloo, Ontario.

Establishing Yourself as a LOCAL AREA EXPERT

For real estate agents and local business professionals, carving out a reputation as a go-to local expert is invaluable.