@properties CEO on the ups and downs of being an indie brokerage
'Cards get stacked against indies,' said Thad Wong, @properties co-founder and co-CEO, during Connect Now when discussing the challenges of being an independent brokerage
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 16
The Agency launches its 25th franchise in Denver
The franchise will be the brokerage's second in Colorado, and will be led by Kacey Bingham and Jared Blank, formerly of LIV Sotheby's International Realty
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 16
How to maintain an indie feel while expanding into new markets
An independent brokerage looking to expand needs to consider quality over quantity — quality in character, culture and reputation. Here are a few ways to maintain your brokerage’s core mission while taking your business to new heights
by Mauricio Umansky Nov 16
11+ takeaways from NAR’s Annual Conference
Opinion
From need-to-know statistics to predictions about the future, Bernice Ross recounts the most important takeaways from NAR's Realtors Conference & Expo. Here's what you need to know
by Bernice Ross Nov 16
WATCH: LA luxury agents on when to walk away
In this complete Luxury Connect session, Aaron Kirman of Compass and Tami Pardee of Pardee Properties offered a master class on navigating clients back to reality
by Inman Nov 15
'Zillow, it's not me, it's you' Part 2: Premier Agent leads are weak
Opinion
Premier Agent leads have slipped, says real estate agent Meg Jones Mullin in her follow-up break-up letter to Zillow. She and others sound off
by Meghan Mullin Nov 12
New agent? 12 tips for getting more listings as you learn the ropes
Building a business from the ground up takes time, resources and support. You'll also need a few helpful strategies to help ramp up your growth. Here are a few tips and tricks to get you up to speed at your new career
by Darryl Davis Nov 12
WATCH: Ryan Serhant on an impending luxury slump
Jade Mills, Ryan Serhant, Gary Gold and Mauricio Umansky tell a Luxury Connect crowd how to prepare themselves and clients for a possible downturn
by Inman Nov 12
How this $1M top real estate producer takes charge of his day
If you don’t own your time, you’ll never be able to operate at your highest potential. How do the most successful real estate pros approach their day? Here's what this million-dollar top producer does, hour by hour
by Jimmy Burgess Nov 12
How to pull off a great Thanksgiving pie giveaway
What better way to express gratitude to your clients than with pie? Here’s how to execute a Thanksgiving pie giveaway that’ll build relationships while pleasing taste buds
by Troy Palmquist Nov 12
Grant Cardone: Real estate is in 'a super cycle of super cycles'
Cardone made the comments while onstage Thursday at eXp Realty's Las Vegas gathering EXPCON
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 11
Want to network like a boss? 5 tips for developing deeper connections
Networking like a boss certainly isn't easy, but just like any other skill, you can get better at it with lots of practice. Here are a few tried-and-true tips that'll help you up your relationship-building abilities
by Rainy Hake Austin Nov 11
Looking for the right fit? 5 factors to consider when brokerage hunting
Whether you’re a newbie just getting started or an experienced veteran, choosing a brokerage is something every agent faces at some point. By knowing what differentiates one firm from another, you suss through the heap and find the brokerage that will best fit your needs and goals
by Chad Ruggles Nov 11
Seasonality is back, iBuying is alive, and other big earnings takeaways
This week saw a flood of real estate company earnings reports. Overall, they indicate the market is well-positioned and maybe returning to some semblance of normalcy
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 11
Keller Williams launches referral, training program for military members
Keller Williams latest program, KW Military, aims to help agents use their military experience to build robust businesses through a series of courses and training events
by Marian McPherson Nov 11