In 2003, I left RE/MAX to start a boutique real estate brokerage.
At the Realtor Quest conference in Toronto this month, I was on a mission to uncover some of the latest technology and trends in order to share some insights and help agents and brokers prepare for what’s just around the corner.
Imagine predicting exactly who will sell their property in the next 12 months. It used to take a mind reader to get that kind of inside intel, but now you just need some big data and the right artificial intelligence company to interpret it. Here are a few worth checking out.
The latest and most disruptive real estate tech companies were on display at Inman Connect's Start-Up Alley this year. And The Close team was there to investigate all of them.
Figuring out how much money a typical real estate broker makes is like trying to catch lightning in a bottle. But we’ve got some great tools and information to break it all down.
Whether you are a solo agent, leading team or founding a brokerage, our free real estate business plan templates will help focus your strategy, define your goals, and lay your path for growth and success.
Are you planning to start your own team or brokerage, or maybe fine-tune your own business as a single agent? There’s a crucial first step that many overlook: establishing your mission statement.
Most real estate company names are boring at best. So before you open up yet another “Superior Realty,” check out these examples, branding tips and our very own name generator.
Creating a successful budget for a new real estate brokerage takes a lot more effort than most new brokers think. There are many elements you must consider when creating your real estate brokerage budget.
Opening your own brokerage is a huge milestone in your real estate career.
From the outside, property management looks easy. However, it is very technical, and if you don’t set your systems up correctly from the beginning, it can be a very difficult and costly business to get into. These seven steps will get you into property management successfully and sustainably.
Choosing the best hard money lenders for your investment projects can be tricky. Let our vast experience and top picks guide your decision.
Buying your first investment property is an incredible thrill, but whether you want to fix and flip or buy and hold, you need to have a solid real estate investment business plan.
If you want to become a savvy real estate investor, you need to know what market stage your area is in or entering.
Thinking about doing your first fix and flip and feeling a little nervous?
In my 27-year real estate career, I have completed countless fix-and-flip projects and helped hundreds of investors find, evaluate, and sell properties for big profits.
Many agents have thrived through multiple economic downturns. The secret to coming out on top is to reduce your expenses, keep your focus on your customers, develop your skills, and increase the marketing that is working.
According to a recent National Association of Realtors survey, more than 26% of Realtors in the United States belong to teams. Real estate teams are a fantastic way to share the costs of marketing, broaden your expertise, and mitigate the risks that are a part of a volatile industry like real estate.
I am a firm believer in the value of teams for building long-term success and wealth. But if you want to build a valuable real estate team of your own, the challenge lies in choosing the right real estate team structure for you.
The marketing techniques and skills that worked in a seller’s market are less effective today. Train your real estate agents to make this sales shift.
Is Follow Up Boss right for you? It's been my CRM of choice for my own real estate business since 2019. Find out why (and whether or not it has what you need to succeed).
With so many apps on the market today, figuring out which ones deserve space on your phone or iPad isn’t easy. That’s why we put together this list of the most innovative mobile tools that are helping Realtors stay organized, market their brands, and close more deals in 2023.
