I have a hub on my site that shows my luxury portfolio at the top.

It shows three of my current listings with watch tour buttons.

Below that there is a box that says what is my home worth and a box for instant property alerts.

When someone clicks a listing it asks for email before showing the full video and eb brochure. I thought people would hate that and it would kill clicks.

It did the opposite on my small test.

People who gave email watched the video for over a minute and scrolled down to the private tour button. They did not bounce right away.

Seller side got more clicks on my test.

Buyer side got better watch time.

I do not talk to hundreds of buyers and sellers every year like many of you do. I want honest feedback from real agents here.

Would a page like this feel normal to you if you sent a seller or buyer to it.

Does the email gate for the video feel fair or does it feel pushy?

Would you keep seller and buyer on one hub or split them into two pages.

Just want to make this less gimmicky before I spend more time on it.

Feedback appreciated.

Quick back story. I got my license almost three years ago, I'm 31 years old. I was highly motivated to start this but quickly got humbled after 3-4 months of bs'ing my way around in this industry and reverted back to making money from my prior business which was e-commerce.

Fast forward to early this year, again. I got HIGHLY motivated to give it another go, the only thing I put in the back of my mind was, I will do open houses and this is how I will close my first deal and get leads. (Didn't work) I got some leads, they ghosted me after a little while or I wasn't consistent enough with it. I sat some more open houses and got demotivated.

I am on the verge of working at a lender as an MLO, I sort of want to see if I can handle being an MLO and an agent at the same time but just before I do any of this, I need to know...

Does cold calling work? Does doing open houses work.... (If consistent, repetitive, doing it daily, no ifs ands or buts. I been watching a LOT of Anthony Nucci on IG, people like him stand by it, wether I'm doing loans or real estate seems like escaping cold calling just isn't going to cut it.

I think I just need a clear cut action plan but I'm all over the place and doing bits and pieces of something here and there just doesn't develop any traction. Genuinely will be so thankful if a veteran agent can step in and help. Willing to do whatever it takes

genuine question / seeking thoughts. i know that the answer varies wildly and it might be difficult to estimate a true average, but how much does anyone who is a commercial broker make (preferably in or near West Palm Beach)? i know that there’s a very high likelihood you hardly earn anything for your first 2 years before you’re eligible to get your brokers license, but i’m ideally asking about people who are seasoned in the career. to clarify, i am primarily asking because i know it can be volatile and want to make sure im considering all of the factors surrounding the career.

i’m currently at FSU about to apply to dental school and am considering dropping it to do real estate. i think that i would like the career, especially considering i am VERY interested in entrepreneurship. i really have 0 interest in dentistry and i genuinely think the only benefit comes from predictable income / work hours (…though MANY self righteous people may tell you how “passionate” they about the field). not to speak for those who do genuinely love their jobs, but i’m just speaking from observation and personal experience. while factors like income and work hours are certainly huge selling points, i ultimately think you can earn the same type of money, though it may be opposite from a given, in many other careers. i also think that people ultimately need to do what they think interests them. i think that money has a better likelihood of following when you genuinely like your job (as long as you’re in the right industry and other external factors line up). i think that the most successful people in this world wouldn’t have amounted to much had it not been for following their interests

First time mom to be and full time agent doing about $120k in SE WI. Pretty even split with buyers and sellers for clients, but historically I leave more buyer heavy. I am due with my first baby early December, which hopefully is decent timing with winter slow down, but truly no idea how to go about the spontaneity that is this career and having a new baby. I do plan to have a colleague covering my business for 3 months minimum with a referral fee structure (25% to me for any brand new clients, and TBD for those that are farther along in the pipeline). My husband does about $150k a year and we have about $48k a year in passive income from other RE investments, so with our financial advisor it is feasible to make a longer maternity work but it is SO hard for me justify giving up client deals especially when I’m 100% word of mouth and many clients are return business or referral.

My husbands in health care and works 4 days a week, and luckily we have my mom able to cover one day of the week for child care and a more flexible MIL who’s 15 min away for help… but with the spontaneity for sometimes needing to leave within a few hours of this career I’m not sure how realistic just relying on occasional family help is. Has anyone had a similar structure and what worked for you? I’d rather not have a daycare or outsourcing of care..

How long did you do maternity leave? Did it impact your future client relationships? Looking for any advice

I've been looking to use commission advances because as a realtor my income has been pretty unsteady. Looking into using Tongo, wanted to know if anyone had any experience on this? It seems pretty legit, specifically with their line of credit idea. i'll only have to pay interest (much lower than other such as ecommission) on what i actually use. Would love any takes on this!

Hello!
I am looking for recommendations for real estate firms people recommend working for to get started.
I am currently finish the classes and am planning to take the test in August.
I’ve been researching firms and have some ideas but was hoping to hear some recommendations from the community.
I learn best by shadowing another person, I love the idea of doing ride along and seeing how a sale is done.
I also like the idea of having training programs available and a team of experienced agents to help train the new agents.
I’m all about community and supporting each other, I would love to work somewhere that holds that value for the agents just as they do their clients.
While being able to financial support myself is a need, I would rather sacrifice some income during training to be taught valuable insight and trained the right way before going into the field.
I would really appreciate any advice on places you e enjoyed working with in Eugene as I will start inquiring at reality groups next week.

I live in Kansas and have been contemplating getting my license for awhile now. Currently work an 8-5 job with weekends off. I know I will definitely need to keep this job until I get established. Is it feasible to do this on the evenings and weekends in the beginning? I am pretty outgoing and love talking to people. Also have an MBA and I am a military veteran but not sure if any of that matters or not.

Hey everyone,

I’m a real estate agent based in Spain, and I’m looking for advice from US agents who have successfully built referral networks and strategic partnerships.

For context, I’m an independent real estate agent affiliated with SAFTI, a French real estate network/brand operating across Europe. I operate my own business while benefiting from the brand, network, and resources of the company.

The real estate system here is quite different from the US. We generally don’t have buyer representation in the same way you do. Most agents are listing-focused: we represent sellers, market properties, and connect with buyers through our own network, portals, and other agents. There usually isn’t a buyer agent relationship where someone is actively representing a buyer and earning a commission from that side of the transaction.

Because of that, my growth strategy is focused heavily on becoming the trusted agent that people think of when someone needs to sell.
I’m trying to build relationships with people who naturally come across homeowners considering a sale, for example:
- mortgage brokers/banks
- financial advisors
- lawyers/notaries
- relocation companies
- architects/renovation companies
- property managers
- interior designers
- other real estate professionals
- anyone else who regularly interacts with homeowners

The goal isn’t simply to ask for referrals. I want to create genuine partnerships where I provide value and become the obvious person they recommend when a homeowner says, “I’m thinking about selling.”

For agents who have built a strong referral-based business:
- Who have been your best referral partners outside of other agents?
- How did you initially approach these relationships without coming across as someone just looking for leads?
- Are there specific industries or professionals you’ve found consistently produce sellers?
- What does your follow-up/nurturing process look like with potential referral partners?
- If you were starting from zero today, where would you spend your time building relationships?

I’d especially love to hear from agents who built their business through relationships rather than buying leads.

TIA and greetings from Madrid 🇪🇸

Would you enjoy an office that was set up as an open coworking space rather than a traditional set up?

I’m opening a new office and am toying with the idea of having a collaborative workspace set up (kind of like a cafe vibe), rather than a bunch of closed off offices.

The idea is that it would be set up to facilitate training, office meetings, events, and collaboration.

Instead of personal office spaces, it would have a big open room with comfy chairs, tables/desks, and a lounge area. There would also be a private meeting room to meet clients and a few closed door office spaces with the idea that someone could go in there to make calls etc. without it being a designated office.

Targeting agents who typically work from home but still enjoy being part of a community and sharing ideas.

Would love to get some feedback on the idea.

Aiming to reduce monthly desk fees and create a space where agents are excited to go to work, learn, and connect with colleagues.

I recently got my real estate license and I’m trying to decide between Keller Williams and eXp Realty. My biggest priorities are:
Strong training for new agents
Mentorship and support
Team culture
Long-term growth
Which one should I choose?

I am thinking to join the agency brokerage. Can one share what’s their split is like? Monthly fees? What are the tools offered by that brokerage? And pros and cons? Is it similar to exp realty?

We live in a development that is looking to expand. the residents have to vote on letting a company come in and build townhomes. The HOA is for it, and there are some residents for it as well. One of those residents is a realtor. She is claiming property value increases among other things. She somehow got our phone numbers and email addresses (I assume from the HOA and properry management company) and has been calling us doing the old sales pitch for the builder and she is trying to get us to vote yes. The builder has offered discounts for those voting "yes" looking to "trade in" to the larger, new units.

Does this run afoul with the code of National Board of Realtors code of ethics?

Does this run afoul of her real estate agency, likely?

I'm against the construction plans. How come I don't get everyone's name, phone number and email address?

I am a pretty green (new) agent who has the idea of creating a social media platform to educate people on the complex education system in our city. The business purpose of the account which be to eventually funnel leads both into my real estate business and my wife's tutoring business. Of course I am worried about FHA and I'm not sure the extent to which I am allowed to speak, especially if the content is not directly tied to the purchase or sale of a home. In your opinion is this just a huge FHA red flag, or is there a manner in which I am allowed to do this?

I have a few listings, these past few weeks I’ve noticed a trend of agents calling me to schedule a showing but once I ask for the pre approval or proof of funds to confirm showing, I either hear crickets or I get I know my buyer has the means to get pre approved or I know they can afford it.

Is this becoming the norm now? Agents showing homes not knowing if their clients truly qualify to purchase🫣

Is the market that bad or am I oblivious. For reference NY and NJ.

Time capsule home= a home that hasn’t been renovated and retains its original vintage charm.

I see a ton of people on the Internet celebrating time capsule houses, and I’m a big fan myself. But I also know that the algorithm shows me what I want to see, so I don’t really know how big the subculture really is.

Thinking about starting a small business in the Pittsburgh area doing quick curb appeal refreshes before a home goes on the market. Basically fresh mulch, cleaning up beds, trimming shrubs, adding some seasonal flowers, maybe pressure washing the walkway. The idea is to get it done fast, within 48 hours of getting the go ahead, timed around listing photos or an open house.

Before I go further I wanted to ask agents directly. Is this actually a problem you run into? Like homes where the curb appeal is holding back the listing or the photos. Would having a fast reliable vendor for this kind of thing be useful to you? Also curious what you usually do when a seller won’t spend money on exterior prep before listing, and what would make you comfortable referring someone new to a client. Appreciate any honest feedback, even if it’s “not really something I deal with.”

I do commercial in Delhi and it's been kind of a pattern lately clients aren't even waiting for me to bring up shorter terms anymore they're leading with it. I had a call a few weeks back with a mid size firm and the first thing out of their mouth was basically "we're not doing anything over 3 years," and like... two years ago that exact same client profile would've signed a 5-9 year lease

my guess is it's coworking spilling over into how people think about traditional leases too. Once someone's used to a flex setup where you can walk away with a month's notice going back to a 5 year lock in with a personal guarantee attached just feels heavier even when the traditional space is the smarter deal for long term. I've had clients basically say this out loud that they know the numbers favor a longer lease but they just don't want to be locked in like that anymore.

It's changing how i pitch to landlords too. I used to open with rent and escalations now half the conversation is break clauses before we even get to numbers and landlords who won't move on that are just losing tenants to whoever down the street will.

I'm from Argentina and I've been doing an international internship for the past year and a half at a real estate company in Utah, where I work in digital marketing. I also have a three year Associate Degree in Multimedia Design, which I completed in Argentina.

My internship program ends in about a month, so I'll have to leave the US and return to Argentina. My plan is to come back next year on an F-1 student visa to pursue a Master's degree in Digital Marketing and AI, ideally with a focus on real estate, while also being eligible for OPT after graduation.

I'm looking for recommendations for Marketing master's programs that are actually worth it. I'm 33 years old, and I feel like I'm a bit too old to do another internship. I wanted to follow this path years ago, but I never found the right time or opportunity. Eventually, I had the chance to come to Utah, and I honestly don't regret it. It has been an amazing experience, and I've learned so much.

My goal isn't just to continue growing professionally. I've always dreamed of studying at a university in the US, experiencing campus life, and meeting people from different backgrounds while continuing to build my career.

If anyone has recommendations for universities or specific programs, I'd really appreciate it. Any advice on choosing a program with strong career opportunities and good OPT prospects would also be very helpful.

This actually happened to me recently as a buyers agent.

Working for buyers in a very specific area to purchase. Not many homes come on the market, maybe 5 in 2 months time. We look at them all and I find a coming soon that is ready for 7 days out. The love the pictures - but the location is bullseye which made it highly desirable. We are the first group in the door when it’s active and they love it even more. Their feedback is we can’t lose this house - I pull comps and show they should offer 10k over list price, plus normal inspections and contingencies.

Open house happens and they go to that - it’s packed!
The sellers are working in a trust, our deadline is ignored, but they accept it like 12 hours later. SUCCESS! You would think my buyers would be thrilled. But the first message I get back after passing on the exciting news is I think we overpaid by 10k …. Can we change the price?

I reiterate the comps, the demand, the location and they still act miffed their offer was accepted. But they don’t cancel so on to inspections. At least 3 more times overpaying is mentioned, and I finally figured out why.
They shared screenshots of the inspection report and the dialogue chat GPT came up with. They must have mentioned they “overpaid” and that chat took every chance through the process to agree with them! It was a little infuriating.

Finally the appraisal comes in - and it’s a full 28k over the list price! ($300,000) I guess they updated chat because I stopped getting texts they thought were overpaying. After 4 weeks of tilting at windmills, I’ll take intrusive parents any day. At least they can be reasoned with.

Have fellow agents had a run in with the new other parents?

I have a seller who has a total fixer upper that needs to be sold because his health is too poor for him to keep up with it. Throughout the listing process, I have been in touch with his sister who is his POA, even though he is managing this listing without a POA.

It was under contract with a buyer that he knew but fell out of contract after the buyer realized they could not afford the needed environmental remediation.

Right away we got an essentially identical offer from a neighborhood redevelopment corporation that had the resources and experience to renovate and care for the property.

I talked to seller about the offer and he asked for a couple of days to think. Fine.

But ai fr then he has ghosted me. It has been 3 weeks. The potential buyer has been patient but this is getting insane.

Should I take down the listing? Keep it live?

His sister says she is trying to talk to him but nothing.

He has been seen out and about and is doing fine, health wise.

I work for one of the RE/MAX brick&mortar brokerages in EU, 3ys now. Split is 50/50 (quite common in EU) with no cap, we work on 5-6% commission (actually highest one on the local market). This year eXp Realty started aggresive RE recruitment in my country, they offer 75/25 and low cap (circa $10k). I tried to find YT videos on RE/MAX vs eXp, but this is yopic overshadowed by recent REAL purchase of RE/MAX. Did some of you switched from regular office (once a week team-meetings, otherwise optional, copier+scanner+printer, meeting room, pantry) to your home office? Actually we have good team (50+, MBAs and some PhDs, ex-corporate) with value of weekend meetings, but pudding my numbers in a spreadsheet eXp Realty wins. How about psycho?