The Winning Formula for Success

This past January, I attended Inman Real Estate Connect in New York City. The conference featured industry leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs who spoke about their paths to success in real estate. With a schedule that was heavy on the latest tech trends, the message was: technology is a tool, but personal relationships are the key to success.  

In this issue of RE+VIEW, Michele Lerner’s cover article on page 24 explores the tactics used by highly successful brokerages to remain at peak performance despite changes in the economy, consumer preferences and business models. Their strategies have varied, yet one theme that was common to all of these powerhouse firms is a focus on personal service.

Another universal approach among these top brokerages is agent development. It is clear that education, training and strong leadership contribute to a successful business. While not all brokers have the resources to offer top-notch training programs and leadership opportunities for their agents, our association provides all that and more to our members.

Did you know that your membership includes online CE at no additional cost? Or that our instructors can bring our courses to your offices?

Check out the information about these programs that can be found in this issue – and sign up today! Check out our website, nvar.com, to learn about other ways to maximize your NVAR membership.

Have you attended any of our forum meetings featuring speakers and topics that are relevant to your business – most at no or a low cost? Please take a few minutes to look at NVAR’s online calendar and find a class or program that works for you. You will also find information in this issue about several upcoming events, including a Market and Economic Update on April 7, a TechTalk Summit on April 22, our Legislative Reception on May 6 and more! 

Remember that your clients depend on you to be their trusted advisor. The more you know, the better prepared you will be.  Please join us. Ramp up your technology skillset and your current market insights. We know your client base will increase, too.