While fostering a company culture may feel like it should be on the bottom of your to-do list, it is becoming one of the most important aspects of the modern workplace. If you feel that your company needs a renewed sense of identity, consider these steps to improve your brokerage’s company culture. No. 1: Define…
As an agent, you have so many options for your future, including venturing into niche or commercial markets, earning professional designations, entering into branch management or obtaining your broker’s license. The beginning of the year is a great time to think about where your real estate career path is headed from here. Specialize in a…
From being their own boss to having a career where there’s no cap to your income potential, people have been flocking to real estate for decades. To celebrate the month of love, we’re asking prospective and licensed real estate agents why they love real estate. All you have to do is upload a five- to…
As a real estate agent, you are not expected to be a professional interior designer, landscaper, or architect. However, if you understand the basics of staging a home, you can make your listings more appealing to potential home buyers and sell it more quickly—often for more money. Conduct Some Research You should look at the…
Becoming a real estate developer requires years of experience, but the end result can be both professionally and financially rewarding. Here’s what you should know before heading down the real estate developer path in your career. How much you can earn as a real estate developer? Because real estate developers usually have the highest risk…
Becoming a real estate developer requires years of experience, but the end result can be both professionally and financially rewarding. Here’s what you should know before heading down the real estate developer path in your career. How much you can earn as a real estate developer? Because real estate developers usually have the highest risk…
Saving for retirement can be tricky, especially for real estate agents whose income varies month-to-month and year-to-year. Remember, it’s never too early to start planning for your retirement. We asked agents across the country to share their retirement tips for real estate agents. Here are just some of the tips they provided. 1. Take classes.…
New Year’s is a time of reflection—a time to conduct an honest inventory of what you accomplished the previous year and which things are in need of a change. For a lot of people, their career is one thing that is top-of-list when it comes to things that could use a makeover. If you’re a…
In design and home life, going “green” continues to gain momentum, and it can be a lucrative niche for real estate agents. Here’s a look at what’s new and what’s improving in the way of green living. Smart Homes Smart homes are becoming the norm both in home renovations and new construction. Voice-activated and app-directed…
While being a residential real estate agent is one of the most common career opportunities associated with the real estate industry, it is by no means the only one. Whether you’re looking for something with more flexibility, more structure, higher stakes or lower stakes, there are many other jobs you can get with a real…
Two hours of door-knocking one week might land you half a dozen hot leads, while a similar session the next week leaves you empty handed with ears ringing from all the door slammed in your face. Read more.
