Guiding Clients Through Multiple Offers (And Every Real Estate Deal)
By Samantha Jones When I began this blog series in the fall, multiple offer situations were rampant. They were the norm at most price points. Yet, such as the real estate market goes, its a constant...
View ArticleThe 5 Must-Read YPN Lounge Posts of 2018
Blog posts packed with actionable, business-boosting tips and recommendations for real estate professionals were the most well-read of the year. New and returning contributing bloggers provided content...
View ArticleNew Year’s Inspirations
By Samantha Jones The old adage, “Rome wasn’t built in a day,” rings true more than ever at the beginning of a new year. Sure, 2019 means a theoretical blank slate and chance to improve every facet of...
View Article7 Tips for Promoting Real Estate in 2019
By Anita Clark Real estate is a competitive industry, which means that finding some way to set yourself apart from your fellow agents can occasionally feel like a lost cause. But you don’t need to...
View Article3 Tips for Hosting a Successful YPN Event
By Rebecca Donatelli Let’s face it, as YPNers we are always looking for creative YPN event ideas. Getting members excited to get involved through fun and inspired events is a top priority on our annual...
View ArticleWhat the Super Bowl in Atlanta Revealed About Social Media Magic
By Lee Davenport You may not have been in Atlanta to experience Super Bowl LIII but a quick scroll of the related hashtags will have you reliving some of the greatest moments of the week as if you were...
View ArticlePocket Listings: An Ethical Conundrum
By Dale Swanton You’ve no doubt heard the term “exclusive” or “pocket listing,” referring to a listing that is not promoted on the MLS but is marketed to the listing agent’s brokerage only or to a...
View ArticleHeads or Tails? Making Sense of a Shifting Market
By Samantha Jones It’s no secret most of our markets rival the uncertainty of a roller coaster ride at an amusement park these days. Buyers expect to pay less; sellers don’t want to drop their prices....
View ArticleHow to Apply for an NAR Committee
By Jef Conn National Association of REALTORS® needs you. Yes, you! Committee applications to serve on NAR committees in 2020 are due May 1, 2019—that’s tomorrow! There will be other real estate...
View ArticleDo These 5 Things To Make More Money This Year (And Every Year After)
By Jef Conn We all want to make more money, to be the best agent or broker, to sell the most houses or commercial properties. Regardless of how much time you’ve spent in your real estate career, the...
View Article2020: Your Best Year Ever
By Jef Conn As 2019 wraps up and the holiday season begins, don’t forget to think, plan, and write your goals down for 2020. Prepare for it to be your best year ever. Here are five tips to help you...
View ArticleThe 9 Can’t-Miss Blog Posts of 2019
By Erica Christoffer The YPN Lounge bloggers are a group of involved YPN leaders who are dedicated to helping their fellow real estate peers thrive. Their efforts collected nearly 100,000 total page...
View ArticleThe 10-Minute MBA: Motivating Your Sales Team Smartly
By Lee Davenport We all want to work smarter and not just harder, right? But if we’re managing brokers, trainers, or team leaders, how do we motivate our salespeople in such a way that actually...
View ArticleLearn From the Pros: Build a Successful Real Estate Business
Are you looking for sage advice from an industry veteran on how to grow your business? YPN Lounge blogger and real estate coach Lee Davenport, PhD, shares her real estate journey and lessons learned...
View ArticleDon’t Ditch Your Marketing Strategy—Dominate It
By Lee Davenport If you are a newer real estate licensee, you’re likely trying to “crack the code” on how to attain regular closings. In other words, enough closings to meet your financial needs and to...
View Article5 Ideas for Safe YPN Events During the Pandemic
By Erica Christoffer Innovation has been the name of the game during the coronavirus pandemic. Real estate pros have been utilizing technology to continue serving clients while developing new safety...
View ArticleFresno YPN: Leading By Example
By Erica Christoffer The Fresno Association of REALTORS® YPN credits the cohesiveness and commitment of their committee members after winning both the Medium Network of the Year Award from the National...
View Article5 Tips for New Agents Born After 9/11
By Jasen Edwards Dear 18-year-old agent, I remember the day I received my real estate license exam results in the mail. It was just a few weeks after I’d turned 18, and as I slid the single piece of...
View ArticleTop Producer Life: How to Take a Day Off
By Jasen Edwards Why don’t mummies go on vacation? Because they’re afraid to unwind! Now, what about real estate agents? Why don’t they go on vacation, or even take time off regularly for that matter?...
View ArticleBecoming a Landlord: Real Estate Investing 101 (Part 2)
By Samantha Jones This article is part two of a two-part series on purchasing and managing an investment property. I hope everyone found my first five tips on becoming a rental property owner and...
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