Today marks the beginning of the second half of the year. A lot has happened already in 2021… The U.S. market continued its frantic pace with strong buyer demand and low listing inventory. We’ve emerged from pandemic rituals and mostly returned to normalcy. Zillow bought ShowingTime and agents everywhere freaked out. Buyers are making offers […]

They say, “Strike while the iron is hot.” And in real estate, the iron has most certainly been hot for some time. At a certain point, you’ve got to ask: How many times can you keep striking until you strike out? For the last nine months or so, many agents have been operating at warp […]

If you know me, you know I’m pretty much an open book. I don’t mind revealing inside information about how we do business as long as it helps you run your own business more effectively. And as CEO, I’m always pushing my executive team to innovate and try new approaches. In fact, we’re calling 2021 […]

Let’s break down some numbers really quick… There are somewhere around 1.5 million licensed agents in the U.S. But of those, only 57% have actually transacted a deal this year. So there’s approximately 850,000 agents handling this crazy market we’re in right now. And as I look out on everything going on, I can’t help […]

By Debbie Holloway, Head of Team+ Coaching As Realtors, we’re used to the hustle and bustle of showing and listing property… Negotiating offers, attending inspections, and closings… Cheers and hugs for our clients upon the successful closing… The prep of an Open House, greeting potential buyers, seeing the emotion on their face when they’ve found […]

I hope you’re seeing the same thing I am. As I talk with agents and brokers and industry heavyweights… As I see mortgage rates at or near all-time lows… When I hear the stories about the incredible demand for housing right now… …I see nothing but tremendous opportunity in the marketplace for 2021. And that’s […]

One thing about my role as a coach is I love to see improvement. So if someone reveals a weakness to me, I’m not gonna just “let it go.” I’m going to confront them and challenge them to make things better. Such was the case recently with one of the Rockstar team leaders in our […]

Sometimes we all have “one of those days.” Maybe you’re feeling unmotivated. Maybe you’re feeling stuck, not knowing what to do next. Maybe it feels like you’re just going through the motions. If you’ve ever experienced any of those feelings, here’s my advice in five simple words: “Who can I help today?” Focus on Helping […]