CLEAR COOPERATION POLICY EXPLAINED: An Interview With Rory Golod What happens when two influential voices in real estate challenge the industry’s most debated policy—live and unfiltered? Understanding. In this powerful, no-nonsense conversation, real estate coach and bestselling author Darryl Davis, CSP, sits down with Rory Golod, President of Growth at Compass Realty, to […]
[…] fear; they shine a light on it. When we were kids, we believed there were monsters under the bed. Shadows that stretched just a little too long. Creaks in the floor that whispered our name. We’d pull the covers tighter, convinced that if we didn’t look, they couldn’t get us. As adults – and […]
Build a brokerage that weathers any legal storm with proactive training, airtight documentation, and communication that protects everyone. There’s a saying in leadership from Franklin D.Roosevelt: “Calm seas never made a skilled sailor.” If that’s true, today’s brokers and real estate leaders are becoming master navigators. Between the NAR lawsuits, evolving buyer-broker rules, and […]
Help your agents finish Q4 strong and start the new year stronger by focusing on clarity, recognition, resilience, and purpose. “Ultimately, leadership is not about glorious crowning acts. It’s about keeping your team focused on a goal and motivated to do their best to achieve it, especially when the stakes are high and the […]
Broker responsibility goes beyond transactions—protecting agents’ safety builds trust, morale, and a stronger, more resilient real estate team. “Precaution is better than cure.” - Edward Coke For real estate leaders, the responsibility to your team extends beyond making successful deals. It encompasses ensuring their safety as well. While the dynamic nature of showing houses and […]
Great brokers don’t just know the rules – they see the future, act fast, and turn every challenge into an opportunity to lead. Let’s be honest – in real estate, knowledge is the price of admission. You can’t run a brokerage without knowing your contracts, compliance rules, market stats, and business law. But […]
Smart tech tools like CRMs, AI, and mobile apps empower real estate teams to boost efficiency, win more clients, and lead with confidence. “Once a new technology rolls over you, if you’re not part of the steamroller, you’re part of the road.” – Stewart Brand Today’s real estate industry is fast-paced, and technology isn’t […]
[…] if you’re a real estate professional—especially one helping buyers, sellers, or military families—this bill directly affects your work, your income, and your future. That’s why Darryl Davis, CSP, created this special real estate–specific guide: to give agents the facts (not fear), clarity (not confusion), and talking points they can trust when navigating client conversations […]
Mid-year check-in! Reset your strategy, realign your goals, and lead your team to a stronger, more focused finish in 2025. “Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.” – Benjamin Franklin Here at the midpoint of the year, it’s the perfect time for real estate leaders to hit […]
Have some members on your team who have been struggling lately? Create a culture of action and accountability – starting today. In times of market chaos—lawsuits, commission confusion, rising rates—it’s easy for agents to freeze. Panic sets in, productivity stalls, and suddenly, that once-thriving pipeline is bone dry. That’s when leadership matters most. As […]
“The most important asset you can own in your business is the attention of your customer. If you don’t own it, someone else does.” – Adam Contos, former CEO of RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. Help your agents capture buyer attention with empathy, emotional intelligence, and strategies that turn trust into long-term success. Competition for customer […]