Finding quality leads can be a challenge for many realtors. Agents often find personal relationships to find new clients and close deals. Maggie Dokic of Special Miami Homes relies on people within her sphere of influence, meaning her family,

What if you could facilitate a glitch-free, quick transaction that builds your clients’ trust, and increases your brokerage’s revenue? Following a one-stop brokerage business model could be your answer. Brokerages who have brought the elements of every transaction in-house

What do brokerages outsource? And what do they reserve for in-house services? See our infographic below to find out (click on it for full

#182159002 / gettyimages.com RISMedia’s 2014 April issue asked brokers to rank the consumer groups that were most important to business. Below are the top five, according to the total respondents to RISMedia’s survey. For these demographics, what services are

For our first annual Truth About Agents issue, Miami Agent magazine created a survey to present the trends in the industry, and how agents perceive several different industry issues, including income, marketing, office satisfaction and many more. Here are

Once a brand is developed, Realtors and brokerages must consistently create campaigns, which should be a mix of well-executed fundamentals and outside-the-box game changers. Mayi de la Vega, founder and CEO of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty, says her firm

Managing an office is one thing; the ability to seek out Realtors with the skills needed to thrive in real estate is another. Without quality agents, the office will flounder. Managing brokers know what they want in their Realtors;

Choosing the right manager is one of the most important decisions a company can make. The right manager can raise employee engagement and increase business performance indicators. And yet, according to a recent study by Gallup, a vast majority

Managing brokers have a tough job. Not only do they put on a calm front while handling whatever issues come their way, but they need to act as a guide to their agents. Now, more than ever, agents need

During the housing boom, loans were easy to come by. After the housing bubble burst, the reaction was extremely opposite from banks: tighten all guidelines. Now, although the market has improved, it can still be a challenge for buyers

After years of speculation, it finally happened – on Dec. 10, 2013, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), the regulatory agency that oversees government housing behemoths Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, finally had an official director. Indeed, it was

When she finds the time, Realtor Carole Smith of EWM revisits a business tactic she used when she first started real estate 21 years ago. She’ll hop in her car for a unique type of joyride and travel from

Realtor Hazel Goldman of RE/MAX Pinecrest had the busiest December in her career. Goldman accumulated $5 million worth of pending transactions that are set to close in the 2014 first quarter – and the transactions aren’t five $1 million

Our Inside Edition features are a chance to dig deep, a way for us to investigate a specific topic in Miami’s real estate market with greater detail and nuance. What Inside Editions proved most popular with our readers? Click

Miami’s prime real estate season is just heating up, contrary to the scene around most of the country. People vacation from other states and from overseas, and flock to the beaches and popular night spots. Many of the visitors