The Language of Flowers

Young designers are falling for the subversive power of a classic motif.

How to Make Your Commute Productive

The highest caliber business owners and entrepreneurs utilize every minute of their day.

REVELINA UM

With a personality as vibrant as her name, Revelina Um’s journey into the world of real estate is a story of passion, dedication, and a leap of faith.

JENNIFER GENTRY

For as long as she can remember, Jennifer Gentry has admired home design and architecture. “I just love being around properties,” she says. “And I like dealing with people and building a business.”

24-Hour Touch-ups to Maximize Your List Price

Sometimes it takes a full-scale overhaul to prepare a house for market. Other times, only a series of small adjustments are required to make a listing's true potential shine.

Goodnight Meme

An internet It Girl logs offfor good.

How to Cut Down on Digital Distractions and Up Your Productivity

As a real estate professional, staying tethered to your phone and computer are likely par for the course. When your office is on-the-go and you're fielding round-the-clock questions from clients, it's only natural that you'll be drawn to your phone for professional updates.

Welcome Home: Working with Relocators in Transition

People stage moves for all sorts of reasons. From the joyous and pre-planned, to the unfortunate and unexpected, new chapters begin with the help of an agent. When you're working with buyers from a different region, state, or country, the typical complications of a transaction can be compounded. So, what's a savvy agent to do?

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.

All About P-BIOTICS

SUPPLEMENTS CONTAINING PREBIOTICS, PROBIOTICS, AND POSTBIOTICS are very hot, but the truth is, these nutrients and microorganisms are available through a well-rounded diet. Here's what each P does for your gut.

The gut health CHEAT SHEET

Cut down on fried foods, ultra-processed foods, red and processed meats, alcohol, and sugary drinks, which can negatively impact gut health

FOLLOW THE STARS

With the northern lights peaking this year, celestial-obsessed travelers can watch the skies in luxury.

The ABC'S of IBS

THE GUT IS A COMPLICATED THE THINGS TPL PLACE, AND SOMETIMES THINGS CAN GET OUT OF SYNC THERE, leading to belly pain, mad dashes to the bathroom, and other symptoms.

SCENTS OF PLACE

For Fendi, a major move into fragrance meant looking inward.

BEAUTY

THE BEACH, BOTTLED

ALOHA

Unless you're Pharrell Williams. Hawaii and Hong Kong may seem far removed from each other-culturally and geographically-but Pharrell doesn't see it that way.

ON DECK

A preppy staple and occasional punchline), the boat shoe is ready for its latest turn in the spotlight

TRIBUTE

FAITH RINGGOLD'S ART of LIBERATION

Playing the Real Estate Matchmaker Follow These 8 Dating Rules to Ensure You Match Your Client with the Perfect Home for Them

When you think a bit more about it, the ultimate goal of a real estate agent serving a client is really to match them up with the perfect house for them, almost the way a matchmaker tries to find two people that will fit well together as a couple.

Emotional Fluency: How to Communicate with Clients When Tensions are High

Managing emotions, expectations, and personalities are central to a successful real estate career.

Keeping in Touch HOW TO STAY IN YOUR CLIENTS LIVES FOR THE LONG HAUL

One sign of a great real estate agent is there long list of loyal client following.

CONNECT BEYOND REAL ESTATE to Attract Future Clients

What kind of content are you sharing on your blog, website, and social media? Does most of it have something to do with buying or selling a home? While sharing the latest market information or tips on how to qualify for a mortgage, or when someone should buy or sell is important and demonstrates your value as a REALTOR®, it shouldn’t be the only subject you cover.

5 Tips to Make New Hires a Long-lasting Success

Bringing a new employee into the mix is process commonly known as onboarding.

Is Finding A Niche Market Right for You?

A lot of Realtors® take the ‘jack of all trades’ approach to their businesses, and some are extremely successful with doing it all and doing it well.

6 Ways to Get Your Client to Trust You

The word “REALTOR®” can leave a sour taste in some people’s mouths.

PAULINA SCHUBEL

Top Agent Paulina Schubel and her husband Justin of West USA Realty, serve buyers and sellers in Navajo and Apache counties in the beautiful White Mountains of Arizona.

MIKE ZOULIAS

Meet Mike Zoulias, a dynamic and energetic REALTOR® whose journey into the world of real estate began in the most unexpected way.

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. Successful bloggers don't choose blog topics on a whim. They think strategically and develop pillar content that their target audience will come back to again and again.

JULIE CAPRON

Julie Capron is not just any agent-she's a proud owner of a rebranded brokerage: The Collective Home Group, with locations in both Buchanan, Michigan, and Granger, Indiana.

Leave It to Peter

As his new book shows, architect Peter Marino will happily build you a house-if you give him the keys.