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Boost in rental construction keeping would-be buyers at bay

While the housing market continues to deal with the inevitable strain of low inventory, the rental market is benefiting from a record year of new apartment construction that is stabilizing rent growth and making would-be buyers think twice about transitioning into homeownership. According to RentCafé, apartment completions are expected to exceed 345,000 — a 21 […]

Don’t turn down this gift: Register for Tuesday’s ICSF programming for free

When someone offers you a full day of educational programming — geared toward agents, brokers and tech experts in the real estate industry — with no obligation except to show up, learn and connect, wouldn’t you say that’s a deal of a lifetime? It’s standard operating procedure on Tuesday, August 8, at Inman Connect San […]

Who made Coldwell Banker’s 2017 30 Under 30 honorees list?

Coldwell Banker has released its 2017 30 under 30 honorees who have displayed exceptional sales, philanthropy and leadership skills under the franchisor’s umbrella. This year’s 30 were chosen from a network of more than 88,000 independent real estate professionals from 3,000 offices across 49 countries. The list pays homage to the company’s founders, Colbert Coldwell […]

Alleged Florida board scam targeting real estate agents is back — who’s behind it?

Agents, be on the lookout: If you’ve recently gotten an invoice demanding $225 from an organization calling itself the Florida Real Estate Board, don’t pay it. That entity is the same one behind the fake “Florida Board of Realtors” mailers that went out earlier this year. It appears the alleged scammers are at it again, but with […]

4 simple business boosters you should implement today

Reposted with permission from Rachael Hite.  It is a pleasure to work with so many talented people in our industry every week. The passions that the majority of real estate agents have for helping people find happiness in homeownership inspires me to keep writing. Our work is seasonal, regional and impacted by the ebbs and […]

Business checkup: Are you on track for your 2017 goals?

Reposted with permission from Matt Bonnelli. Wow, 2017 is just flying by! Now that we are halfway through the year, it’s time to take a quick moment to check in on the business. Remember that success plan you put together at the end of 2016? Take it out, and see if you are on track. If you […]

Direct mail isn’t dead – Learn the why and how to help your brokerage

Save My Spot Everything seems to be moving online these days. More and more people are getting information and offers from mobile devices. Does this mean direct mail is dead? If you said yes, think again! This webinar will show you how to best utilize direct mail strategies for real estate using Xpressdocs. Key Takeaways: […]

Cold calling: How to use your understanding of DISC profiles to connect

Earlier today, I was getting ready to update a few social media posts, and I came across a video ad titled “Cold calling is dead.” What caught my eye was the 20-something real estate agent who was proposing that you don’t need to cold call to build a pipeline or make contact. The magic pill […]

Should you use a buyer-broker agreement?

If you’re a buyer’s agent, should you use a buyer-broker agreement? Peter Lorimer of PLG Estates talks about what this is and if it’s appropriate to use. I’ve been fortunate in that I’ve worked with quality clientele who’ve been loyal to me. This is in large part because I’ve asked for their loyalty. However, there’s […]

Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate: 2 buyers, 1 home

Reposted with permission — show notes and credits here. Having multiple customers at one time is part of the job in real estate — but how about when you have two customers ready to make an offer on the same house? This is when things can get tricky, but not too tricky for guest Missi Howell. […]

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