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By: Lee Davenport, Ph.D When a popular podcast host — who presents herself as Dr. Cheyenne Bryant — sat down with The Breakfast Club, she wasn’t just there for entertainment. She appeared, in part, to address online scrutiny regarding the legitimacy of her credentials. She explained that she earned a doctorate from Argosy University, one of several for-profit universities …
By: Emma Miller The right technology stack can level the playing field for new agents competing against veterans with decades of experience. But with thousands of apps promising to revolutionize your business, where do you start? We asked several Young Professionals Network (YPN) Georgia chapter members to share the apps they actually use (not just the ones they downloaded once …
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: Ruben Sanchez In real estate, we often hear that success is built on relationships, consistency and showing up. What we don’t always talk about is how intentional involvement within our industry organizations can completely transform your career trajectory. For me, that journey has led to the honor of being appointed as 2027 President of MIAMI REALTORS® Residential Board — …
Marcelo Steinmander Much has been written about breaking into luxury real estate. Most of it is overcomplicated, and some of it is for sale as a course. This is neither. This isn’t a guide or a seminar. It’s a campfire story of where my business was seven years ago. I got my license in 2012. By 2019, I felt capable …
By: Robert Gideon When I started working with buyers looking at new construction, I thought it would be easier than resale. After all, no inspection issues, no sellers to negotiate with, and everything brand new. I quickly learned that new construction is a different ballgame entirely. It is exciting, yes, but it comes with its own set of challenges that …
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 …
By: Matt Clements I’m now one of the biggest producers in one of the biggest real estate markets in the country. But let me be crystal clear: none of this happened by accident. Fifteen years ago, I got serious coaching for the first time. I took that guidance and built my entire business from the ground up to run almost …
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: Nicole Slaughter Graham [Editor’s note: Applications for the 2027 Leadership Academy have closed] Each year, 20 real estate professionals are selected for the National Association of REALTORS® Leadership Academy — a program designed to prepare members for service at the highest levels of the association. The application process is competitive and requires time, but from what four YPN members …
