Monday
May 20, 2013

Author Bios

Articles by this author:

  • Brian Capossela combines traditional real estate services with lucrative filming deals for owners.

  • Standout Broker Kathryn Townsend’s business model combines real estate with her creative passions.

  • Patricia J. Petersen launched a business development program that helps new and experienced associates counter the challenging market forces on New York’s Long Island.

  • Even though the winning streak in the Las Vegas real estate market is over, Bob and Molly Hamrick are betting on their new Neighborhood Awareness Campaign.

  • Broker-owner Shannon Register launched her Houston-area brokerage with a focus on technology and education—and a state-of-the-art production studio.

  • If you want to increase your office’s sales figures, the obvious solution is to prospect harder for new business. But, that’s the wrong approach, some industry pros say. It’s better to give outstanding service to the clients you have. Word will spread, and business will come to you.

  • Brokers reveal the benefits and challenges of using the airwaves to build their brand.

  • The business of real estate is always evolving, but in most brokerages, there’s one constant—the weekly sales meeting. It’s a time to bring the troops together, share timely information, and keep everyone motivated. Even for brokerages where most practitioners are based outside of the office, weekly face-to-face meetings are essential.

  • During these lean and mean economic times, when spirits often sag and deals are harder to come by, a little coaching could go a long way in inspiring your team and helping them through the rough spots.

  • Competitions have long served to recognize high achievers and inspire others to ramp up production. Here are some ideas, as well as a look at the pros and cons of bringing competition into a brokerage.