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. Unfortunately, however, not all sellers or agents are willing to do much more than decluttering and cleaning.

JANET MOORE

Top Agent Janet Moore of Premier Sotheby's International Realty can proudly say that 100% of her business comes from repeat and referral clients in Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg.

Modern Email Etiquette for Today's Agents

Though email is no longer a new-fangled invention, there are certainly ways you can modernize its use and take advantage of its ubiquity.

9 Things the Best Leaders Never Say

As Spider-Man's Uncle Ben said, \"With great power, comes great responsibility.\" Being the boss is a great thing, but there's a reason the 'bad boss' is common stereotype. Some people tend to use their power in destructive ways and that isn't good for anyone. You might not even know you're being a bad boss, it can be subtle sometimes.

HERVÉ KIDIADI

Joining a team at exp Realty, Hervé Kidiadi has already proved to be a top agent in his office. Primarily serving Southside Seattle, Hervé completed over $5 million in sales volume within his first six months and he's only just getting started.

EFREN GRAFALS

Efren Grafals' diverse background has undoubtedly contributed to his immense success as a real estate agent. Prior to his career in the industry, he was a professional club DJ and spent 20+ years as an educator and administrator.

JESSICA CRUSE

With a passion for guiding her clients along the path to buying or selling their home, Jessica Cruse stands out for the personalized care she provides and the lasting relationships she builds.

How to Get the Biggest Recharge Out of Your Lunch Hour

Taking a mindful break at midday can create mental space for extended productivity and provide the morale boost necessary to take on a new task for the afternoon.

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.

Productivity Killers: 4 Ways to Make Better Use of Your Working Hours

Even on the busiest of days, it can be hard not to get distracted by social media, smartphones, chatty colleagues, or personal to-do list items.

How to Get the Biggest Recharge Out of Your Lunch Hour

Taking a mindful break at midday can create mental space for extended productivity and provide the morale boost necessary to take on a new task for the afternoon.

3 Easy At-Home DIY Projects to Increase Property Value

Most homeowners have a lengthy list of chores and bit projects they intend to accomplish around the house.

NESREEN LABABIDI

REALTOR® Nesreen Lababidi may have only started her career in real estate three years ago, but her star is already rising in the industry. Since joining her brother's brokerage, The Firm RE, she has sold forty-four homes to date, completing $7.4 million in sales last year alone.

Creative Meditation for the Real Estate Professional

The real estate world can be an industry of intense emotional and psychological pressure.

Small Yard? Big Statement: How to Make the Most Out of Micro Outdoor Spaces

When house-hunters compile their lists of must-have home items, a dreamy backyard space is often near the top.

HOW TO NOT LOSE A CLIENT IN 10 DAYS

While we won’t be serenading a Carly Simon song or tugging on the heartstrings of a Hollywood heartthrob, we will be sharing ten essential tips for agents, the key pitfalls to avoid and the most common mistakes agents make that can cost them a client.

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.

MARIA CORINA MARTINEZ

Top Agent Maria Corina Martinez is the co-founder of the MC Group representing West Broward County, the bustling streets of Miami, and the upscale neighborhoods of southern Palm Beach.

Small Yard? Big Statement:

How to Make the Most Out of Micro Outdoor Spaces

CONNECT BEYOND REAL ESTATE to Attract Future Clients

What kind of content are you sharing on your blog, website, and social media?

How To Overcome Your Workplace Fears

Fear is something that can help protect us from danger, but it is also something that can be a hindrance to us in our lives, especially when it keeps us from potentially thriving and growing as a person.

Easy Blog Topics for Your Real Estate Blog

Today, blogging looks a lot different than it did back in 2007, when the platform was just beginning to take off.

5 Reasons Why You Need a Mentor

As great as it might feel to start your own business, and be solely responsible for its success, at some point, every entrepreneur reaches the limit of their potential, and needs a boost that only experience can provide.

Embracing Smart Homes: Does New Technology Really Increase Home Value?

Technology and innovation move at a lightning-fast clip, so it can be hard to keep up with all the smart-home trends sweeping the market at a given time.

Your Next Recruit Could Be a Robot

Across the franchise industry, brands are putting AI to use in all kinds of novel ways. From customer service to better marketing and quality control, here's how brands are taking the leap into automation.

Nobody Wants to Manage Anymore

Fewer young workers want to become managers, and that's putting companies at risk. Here's how we can fix the missing middle.

$100 Million Annually, 100% Founder-Owned

This married couple's plans to raise VC money never panned out. Now they say it was the best thing to happen to their jewelry company.

Where the Greatest Business Ideas Come From

Are you holding out for a light-bulb moment? Stop waiting. We studied founders who started successful businesses, and discovered that their ideas all have three things in common: We call it \"the ideation triangle.\"

MOH THESE FOUNDERS REGAINED CONTROL

Landing major investors is exciting, but often comes with the mandate to grow fast and sell your company. When the founders of Rhone realized they didn't want that, they charted a new path forward.

HOW TO MAKE GIANT LEAPS

A handful of brands jumped more than 150 spots on this year's list. How'd they do it? We reached out to ask-and learned what it takes to transform a franchise.