Think about a goal you once had that never came to fruition. What happened? Did you simply decide it wasn’t the right path for you…or did procrastination, distraction, and a loss of motivation cause the fierce pursuit to fizzle out? It happens to us all. In our personal lives, we fail to follow through on [...]
When you first came aboard your brokerage, the company probably provided you with a real estate CRM (customer relationship management software) to use. Maybe it’s software they developed in-house; maybe it’s a third-party service they chose to partner with. Either way, the key word here is they. […]
I’ve been in the world of real estate for a while—first, as an agent, and now, heading up a tech business. I’ve experienced failure, success, and everything in between. And through these experiences, I’ve had a number of Aha! moments that have metamorphosed into a set of principles. These 11 principles are for those who [...]
In our productivity-obsessed culture, we’re biologically wired to have anxiety over the future. We’re constantly thinking about (and often worrying about) the next task at hand. And we set these astronomical goals for our businesses that force us to focus on more rather than better. Many real estate agents focus on generating more leads. Allow [...]
You can retire happily and profitably from real estate—but you must start preparing now. The key is to build a valuable business that you can eventually sell. You also need a solid plan for how you will go about transitioning your book of business. This blog post pulls key findings from an Inman Select Special [...]
“Perfect is the enemy of good.” That expression makes my anxiety spike. A little voice in my head protests, How could “perfect” be a bad thing? And why would you want to be “good” when you could be “perfect” instead? Well, that little voice is the misguided perfectionist inside me, struggling to be heard against [...]
Administrative assistants are the unsung heroes of the real estate industry. Of every industry, really. Without assistants, there would be too many missed appointments, too much misplaced paperwork, and absolutely zero order to the day. Every business would be forever stunted, unable to grow without the organizational savvy and unfaltering proficiency of these individuals. They [...]
Do you have a vacation planned for this summer? I sure hope so. Whether it’s a weekend getaway to the mountains or a 7-day stay at the beach, taking time off from work to relax, recharge, and have some fun is oh so important. […]
This time of year really gets you thinking about the future. What will the next 12 months look like? Will I be a better version of myself one year from now? (Or can I at least avoid becoming a worse version of myself?)And for real estate agents, the big question is: Will my business survive [...]
