Let’s break down some numbers really quick… There are somewhere around 1.5 million licensed agents in the U.S. But of those, only 57% have actually transacted a deal this year. So there’s approximately 850,000 agents handling this crazy market we’re in right now. And as I look out on everything going on, I can’t help […]

By Debbie Holloway, Head of Team+ Coaching As Realtors, we’re used to the hustle and bustle of showing and listing property… Negotiating offers, attending inspections, and closings… Cheers and hugs for our clients upon the successful closing… The prep of an Open House, greeting potential buyers, seeing the emotion on their face when they’ve found […]

I hope you’re seeing the same thing I am. As I talk with agents and brokers and industry heavyweights… As I see mortgage rates at or near all-time lows… When I hear the stories about the incredible demand for housing right now… …I see nothing but tremendous opportunity in the marketplace for 2021. And that’s […]

Welcome to the Local Business “Leg Up” Challenge. There are no rules. There’s no hashtag. There are no prizes. It’s just about doing your part to help fellow entrepreneurs in need. While we in real estate are fortunate to be able to continue conducting business and triumphing in the face of adversity, many others don’t […]

I know a lot of people who achieved truly extraordinary sales years in 2020. Yet back in early/mid-March, many of those same people felt frozen in their tracks, wondering if they’ll be able to sell another house until the pandemic was over. So what changed? They got resourceful. They innovated. They adapted. And perhaps even […]

“But everything we hear, the market is crazy… Everything is selling quickly for top dollar. Why haven’t you been able to sell our house?” This is not a fun conversation to find yourself in. But it’s an occasional reality of today’s market. For whatever reason – location, price, quality – certain homes seem to be […]

I love your ambition! Over this past weekend, I asked people to share their 2021 goals in my Instagram Stories and then I provided some feedback. Let me just say I’m impressed with how lofty many of your goals are! When I took a step back and looked at what everyone wanted to accomplish and […]

There are few things better than getting a “Come list me” call completely out of the blue. But a lot has to fall in place before that happens… People have to recognize you and know a little bit about you. They need to trust you. They need to see and know your track record. They […]