From the desk of 2019 RRC President Michael Burkhard, CRS Spring is a time of renewal. It is a time of growth and optimism. It is a time to become more open to inviting change into our lives—both big and small. Spring is also a time to begin reviewing the goals you have set for […]
Leslie Heindel, CRS, Crescent City Living LLC, New Orleans, Louisiana How long have you been working in real estate? For 11 years I was a bartender, and then I went into real estate—2015 was my first full year. My mother has a boutique brokerage, and I work with her. How did you become familiar with […]
CRSs share how they are dealing with the opportunities and challenges in their individual markets By Gayle Bennett In November 2018, National Association of REALTORS® Chief Economist Lawrence Yun, made a general prediction for 2019: Home sales will flatten, though prices will continue to increase, but at a slower rate. But as everyone knows, all […]
8 tips to evaluate, update and reinvigorate your annual business plan By Donna Shryer Think of your business plan as a map. It’s a route that should take you straight to your goals. Of course, without a crystal ball, you can’t anticipate changes in interest rates, legislation, tax policies, gentrification or any other number of […]
Civic engagement brings personal and financial rewards By Myrna Traylor In the classic film “It’s A Wonderful Life,” the main character’s generosity ties him to everyone in the community of Bedford Falls, and in the end, everyone benefits. Many REALTORS® have followed in George Bailey’s footsteps by doing good works in their communities, and in […]
Pro tips that can pave the road to success As a third-generation REALTOR®, I grew up in the real estate business and learned plenty of invaluable lessons along the way. One of my bedrock beliefs is that you must engage in proper planning when managing a real estate business and your career as a REALTOR®. […]
CRSs reflect on turning points that were golden tickets, transforming their career trajectory Many business professionals encounter a particular experience that marks a transformative moment in their careers. Looking back on their careers, RRC members reflect on the inspiration they derived at a specific point in their career, or a new direction or approach they […]
5 steps to make working with remote buyers less stressful and more successful By Gwen Moran It’s no secret that e-commerce disrupted the world of retail. And while it’s one thing to purchase an outfit or equipment without seeing it first, the phenomenon is also becoming more common among homebuyers. In 2017, 35 percent of […]
iBuyers aren’t out to steal your seller clients—in fact, they may be an asset in your market By Megan Craig Your client needs a fast, uncomplicated sale so she can move across the country next month with money for a new house in hand. Enter an iBuyer. Available through well-known companies like Zillow, Opendoor and […]
Worker classification errors can cause big problems for brokerages—and the industry at large By Andrew Conner Working as an independent contractor in a brokerage has long been the industry standard for real estate professionals. While state laws and regulations vary, the federal government, by way of the IRS, has even carved out a special statutory […]