Part of being successful is developing good habits. The other part is to acknowledge when you have developed bad habits. Here are 3 habits that will lead to your eventual failure that you can change TODAY.

Heights and clowns. These are two things a great number of people are afraid of. The difference between them is one is a fear and one is a phobia. Phobias are irrational. Some people with phobias acknowledge the irrational nature of their avoidance of things like dolphins or balloons. With fears, this a natural responsorial survival mechanism. There are certain fears that are common amongst real estate agents. Today we will dig deeper into some of them, and overcome all of them!

It's that time of year when home sales are at their highest frequency. People have more time to search for homes. Inquiries pile up in your email inbox. It is overwhelming. Should you hire an assistant?

Ever wish you could go back in  time and tell yourself things to prepare for your future in the real estate industry? Well, that is not something in the realm of possibility. However, we have compiled a list for you to review featuring pieces of advice most agents wish they had when they first start. It might be what you already know, but reviewing them again can strengthen the foundation of your skill set.

To be truly successful in real estate, or any industry for that matter, you will need to learn the art of balance. If you've studied the concept of time, you know that time is relative to the perceiver. And to some us, it feels like time moves much faster than others. It's safe to assume that some people joined this business because they could work on their own time...but are being overwhelmed by how much time it actually takes.

Many agents turn to real estate coaches for different reasons. Some need assistance with their marketing, others sales, and others the logistics of buying and selling. The Zurple marketing team conducted research on the most popular real estate coaches to help you determine a program that’s a best fit for your business. Below we’ve compiled a short quiz to help you determine which real estate coach is best for your based on your needs.

Back by popular demand, Zurple will be hosting Episode II of the Tech or Bust series. As part II of this webinar mini-series, Zurple's Vice-President, Jack Markham, will be sharing how to keep your business personable, even in the digital age of real estate. Learn more about our upcoming webinar below -

Have you ever left the home without your phone in your bag or pocket? Have you ever left your phone in your car and wait at the listing appointment because you and your client agreed on a time...so you didn't need to call them when you are there? Don't be silly! Of course not!

Are you a new agent? Or are you thinking about changing brokerages? This article may help you on your search for a new home! (Like what we did there?)

Over half of all Americans now own a pet, with 44% owning a dog and 29% owning a cat according to Gallup News. With most Americans owning a pet, and almost half owning a dog or cat, you may begin to wonder if you should incorporate furbabies into your real estate marketing pieces. Pets are a core component of many homes. Many homeowners consider their pets to be family members after all. However, there’s a bit of debate in the real estate industry as to whether pets belong in the marketing pieces. Although we don’t have a firm yes or no answer, we’ve uncovered five do’s and don’ts of marketing with pets as a real estate agent.