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Thinking of reducing your commission? Don’t

In this week’s video, Peter Lorimer of PLG Estates discusses why you shouldn’t reduce your commission. Are you the kind of agent who invests time and money in finding the perfect photographer? Do you plan elaborate drone shoots? Do you produce high-quality videos and 3-D tours? If so, you might need to step away from sellers looking […]

Why, when and how to hire an assistant and build a real estate team

There may come a time in your business’s trajectory when volume increases but your two hands can’t keep up. Signs of growth are positive, but it may be wise to consider hiring an assistant or forming a team to meet demands. But how do you go about implementing this business-boosting change, and when is the right […]

How to prevent problems with overpriced listings

Listings are slim pickings in many parts of the nation. For some, an inventory shortage can quickly lead to desperation and compromised business standards. Case in point: A particular seller was adamant about listing her home almost $75,000 above market value. The agent, unwilling to lose the listing, did the unthinkable: he agreed. Two months later, the […]

How one agent has successfully juggled family life and clients since 2002

As part of her 10 Questions podcast series, F.C. Tucker broker Angela Raab interviews Brenda Bowman, a supermom and agent who has been growing her successful real estate business in Indianapolis since 2002. Listen in to hear how she: Generates leads simply by connecting with referrals Chooses a “human” approach rather than a formulaic approach when contacting past […]

Rents are rising in the suburbs

Home prices have been consistently rising with Q1 2017 home prices surging 6.9 percent quarter-over-quarter and 5.9 percent year-over-year. Some aspiring buyers look to renting in the ‘burbs as a cheaper option, but Zillow’s latest rental study shows that rents in suburban and urban areas are facing affordability issues of their own. The median monthly […]

What you’ll learn at the very first ICSF Women Leaders track

Who runs the real estate world? You’d have a very good argument for responding with Beyoncé’s words, as 62 percent of Realtors are women (per the National Association of Realtors). It’s an industry that gives its practitioners an unusual degree of flexibility and control over how they operate, and many women have been able to build […]

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