On this edition of Agent Insights we feature guest blogger Karen Feltman, a real estate agent from Cedar Rapids, IA. She shares with us the frustrating experience of not being able to show a home. For more from Karen be sure to check out her website and Active Rain profile!

That road to success is filled with many roadblocks. Unfortunately, one of the biggest obstacles in our way is ourselves. This is equally as true for real estate agents who oftentimes are given no direction when diving head first into the industry.

On this edition of Agent Insights we feature guest blogger Dana Hollish Hill, a real estate broker from Bethesa, MD shares with us the power behind a strong mindset. For more from Dana be sure to check out her website and Active Rain profile!

There are some ideas that border the line between genius and insanity. These might be some of them. We will be sharing a few unorthodox ideas on lead generation tactics while still being appropriate. So as much as you want to slide your business card over to the person in the bathroom stall next to you, that's not going to be on this list.

Current trends show a resurgence of organizational methods, such as the popular KonMari method. This encourages parting with items that no longer serve a purpose or provide you with positive emotions. It goes beyond minimalism – it’s a movement towards simplifying your life and focusing on what makes you happy. More importantly, this method can be applied to your real estate business with a few simple steps. Cutting through the clutter can help you focus on the passion and drive that pulled you into the real estate industry in the first place.