Is 50 Too Old to Get Into Real Estate? 7 Things to Consider Before Making a Career Change
Starting a real estate career at 50 can make a lot of sense. But before you jump in, there are a few practical questions worth answering honestly.
Real Estate Closing Gift Ideas: What Clients Actually Appreciate
You don’t need an expensive closing gift to make an impression. The best ones usually say something much simpler: I listened, I remembered, and I appreciated working with you.
Real Estate Agent Responsibilities After Going Under Contract: Why You Should Work the Deal to Closing
Getting a property under contract feels like a win. But if you mentally hand the deal off at that point, you may be giving away some of the most important learning and client-service opportunities in the transaction.
How Do Real Estate Mentorship Programs for New Agents Compare?
“Mentorship” can mean very different things from one real estate brokerage to another. Before you choose based on the promise of support, make sure you understand what that support will actually look like when you have a client, a contract, and questions.
How to Choose a Real Estate Broker: Don’t Just Interview the Brokerage
The name on the brokerage sign matters. But the person responsible for leading and supervising the agents underneath that sign matters, too—and that’s a part of the interview process many agents miss.
How to Evaluate Real Estate Brokerage Culture Before You Join
Every brokerage says it has a great culture. The harder question is whether the culture you hear about in recruiting is the one you’ll actually experience after you join.
How to Compare Real Estate Brokerage Commission Splits Without Missing the Bigger Picture
A bigger commission split can look like the obvious choice. But before you move brokerages over a percentage, make sure you know what you’re gaining—and what you may be giving up.
Real Estate Lead Sources for New Agents: Your Sphere Isn’t the Only Way to Build a Business
Everybody tells new agents to work their sphere. That’s good advice—but what happens when your sphere isn’t big enough to produce the business you need yet?
What Real Estate School Doesn’t Teach You About Becoming an Agent
Passing the real estate exam is an accomplishment. Then the real education begins—and most new agents are surprised by just how much there is left to lea
Why We Switched to Google Workspace for Real Estate Agents
Sometimes improving technology isn’t about adding one more tool. For CrossView Realty, it meant taking a hard look at what we already had and choosing a system that worked better together.
Real Estate Brokerage Marketing Support in Jacksonville FL: More Than a Canva Login
Your brokerage can give you plenty of marketing tools and still leave you doing everything yourself. Here’s what meaningful marketing support should actually look like.