Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Professional Development”
By: Jennifer Weinberg I think I speak for most of us when I say “Don’t let the door kick ya on the way out, 2023!” After a whirlwind few years of pandemic migration, buyer frenzy and super low interest rates, things got real in 2023. If you entered into the business in the last few years, 2023 probably felt like …
By: Jennifer Weinberg Real Estate is a people business. Your days are filled with conversations with other real estate professionals in your office, affiliates at your association, phone calls with lenders, and hopefully, lots of client meetings. But here’s the reality: practicing real estate can be kind of lonely, especially as a solo practitioner. As you build your career, …
By: Brandon Doyle According to a recent survey, the average person reads about 12 books annually. As a real estate agent, reading is essential to staying up-to-date with industry trends and honing your skills. Here are the top 23 books that every real estate agent should consider reading in 2023: Ninja Selling: Subtle Skills. Big Results. By Larry Kendall What …
By: Lee Davenport, Ph.D I hope this year is off to a great start! If you’re reading this and your answer is, “Ummm… not quite” or if you’re feeling like you could already use a re-do, it might be time for a bit of self-coaching. Honest reflection is a great way to assess where you’re at, where you want to …
By: Barbara Ballinger Three takeaways: Work for a reputable company with experienced colleagues willing to mentor Share your transferrable skills from prior jobs Work hard to secure results you can tout Being the new person in any business isn’t easy, especially now in real estate. The New York Times reports that there are many more people entering the profession. That, …
By Alex Craig I recently became certified as a Pricing Strategy Advisor through the National Association of REALTORS®; something I’ve been meaning to do for nearly a year. Since I needed a few more continuing education credits, I decided to knock out two birds with one stone. If you’re not familiar with this certification, no problem. The PSA is a …
By Rebecca Donatelli I’ll never forget the first time I had to get up in front of an audience and give a speech. I did it in order to meet a core requirement in college, not because I wanted to. It was my sophomore year, and I remember thinking I would rather try to solve the infamous Fermat’s Last Theorem …
By Erica Christoffer Developing trusting relationships with other agents can be good for business. Agents should approach every interaction with professionalism and never speak negatively about others. REALTOR® Magazine writer Lee Nelson recently wrote a story for brokers on how they can improve their company culture so that it values and promotes reciprocation and respect between agents in the field. …
By Erica Christoffer Did you know there is no formal application process to start a Young Professionals Network? Nor is there a cost to join YPN. YPN—an official program of the National Association of REALTORS®—is for those young at heart and young in the business. Its goal is to increase member engagement at the local, state, and national levels through …
By Jef Conn As 2019 wraps up and the holiday season begins, don’t forget to think, plan, and write your goals down for 2020. Prepare for it to be your best year ever. Here are five tips to help you along the way while you’re planning your year ahead. 1. Write Down Your Goals. According to Inc., people who write …
