Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Business Challenges”
By: Angel Bueno It is no secret that the real estate market has leveled out in many areas. Homes are no longer selling overnight in most cases, buyers are taking more time to make decisions, and sellers have to adjust to a market that feels very different from the one we experienced a few years ago. For some agents, that …
By: Kayla Johnson There was a season of my career where proving myself made sense. I needed credibility. I needed momentum. I needed to show that I belonged in the spaces I was stepping into. That season served its purpose. I did all of those things and established myself as a trusted advisor and leader in real estate. But proving …
By: Kayla Johnson There is always something happening. Interest rates fluctuate. Inventory tightens or floods. Policies change. Headlines get louder. And now, more than it has in quite some time, the global landscape feels unpredictable. Conversations about geopolitics, the economy and the future seem to show up everywhere, including in real estate. And when uncertainty increases, so does anxiety. I’ve …
Most real estate professionals all have that one thing they absolutely don’t want to do: public speaking, door-knocking, networking. The reality is that not partaking in certain aspects of the business could be costing you money or keeping you from reaching your full potential in the business. YPN member, real estate trainer and presenter, Heather Haase, recently covered some common …
By: Alex Craig Lead generation might be the lifeblood of your business, but money is the oxygen. Without it—and a keen understanding of how your money is working—your business can’t breathe. Cash flow allows us to pay off debt, earn a living and build a scalable real estate business. When managed properly, that same cash makes vacations a reality, gives …
By: Heather Haase Let’s be real: having ADHD can make organization feel like a never-ending obstacle course. But the good news? With a little strategy and a whole lot of grace, you can set yourself up for a year of success. This isn’t about becoming a perfectly organized person overnight; it’s about finding what works for YOU and leaning into …
By: Jennifer Weinberg Picture this: you’ve secured a listing appointment with a prospective client. You come prepared with comparable sales, a listing strategy and a charming demeanor. You have a professional and friendly meeting, walk out the door and are feeling great. You follow up with a thank you note. The next day your phone rings – it’s the seller! …
By: Kaycee Miller The real estate market is constantly changing – year to year, week to week, even day to day. Throw in a global pandemic, the impact of which we are still grappling with, and it’s safe to say that it’s a confusing time in the market. Is the U.S. headed toward an inevitable recession? Forecasts range widely, but …
By: Alex Craig When speaking with other real estate agents and professionals, I hear a sense of hesitancy, uncertainty, and in some cases, fear. Many of us are wondering what’s going to happen in the real estate market. We’re starting to see rising interest rates, high levels of inflation persist, and a number of publications are promoting “doom and gloom” …
By Alex Craig My real estate market in Michigan is clearly defined by a busy season and a slow season. During the slow season, it can be hard for real estate agents to stay motivated and find ways to generate new business. Every year, I see fewer and fewer people coming into the office from December to February. In fact, …
