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24-Hour Touch-ups to Maximize Your List Price

Sometimes it takes a full-scale overhaul to prepare a house for market. Other times, only a series of small adjustments are required to make a listing’s true potential shine. Whether you’re gearing up for an open house, assessing a list price, or maximizing a property’s appearance prior to photography—the devil is in the details.

Millennial Buyers: Where They Are & What to Know

Homebuyers and sellers come from all walks of life. If you’ve been an agent for long, you’ve likely worked alongside a wide variety of folks—from first-timer homeowners and down-sizers, to second home searchers and those finally hunting for their dream home.

HOW TO ASK SOMEONE FOR A MILLION DOLLARS

Philanthropic fundraisers often get donors to give $1 million-and their tactics are useful for anyone trying to win over someone else's dollars.

Charities Are Getting Down to Business

Nonprofits are struggling. That's why more charitable leaders are taking a page from their for-profit peers-and learning how to make money.

The Skills You Never Knew You Needed

Do you know what it takes to Succeed? Here, six leaders share the skill they underestimated—and needed to develop.

Finding Your Dimension X

Why do some people thrive, while others fall behind? As Google's first chief innovation evangelist, I believe I found the answer: Successful people harness what I call their \"Dimension X.\" Here's what it is.

MILLION-DOLLAR UNLOCKS

New companies rarely get off the ground without some roadblocks, setbacks, and unforeseen decisions. Here, 10 founders describe the pivots that unlocked their growth and catapulted their profitability.

What SEO Insiders Know

Looking to boost your SEO? We asked a bunch of insiders: What do you know about your industry that most outsiders don't?

'You Don't Have to Shut Your Heart Down'

What does it take to be a good leader? During his 44 years as CEO of Whole Foods, John Mackey learned his answer: Serve the business, serve its people, and never abandon yourself.

Pack These for Your Next Trip

Want to make your next business trip a pleasure? Gear expert and two-time Emmy Award winner Mario Armstrong has five items you'll want to make room for.

MAKE A MILLION DOLLARS IN A WEEKEND?

OK, you won’t earn it ina weekend. But serial entrepreneur NOAH KAGAN says you can start a thriving business quickly—if you’re willing to move fast and be uncomfortable.

MAKE YOUR FIRST TAX-FREE MILLION

It's legal, smart, and great for your long-term savings.

Which Fridge Would You Eat From?

A great company mission doesn't always inspire great sales. That's why this discount grocery company rebranded, and is now reaching more customers.

THE MILLION-DOLLAR MEETING

Once your company hits a million dollars in revenue, many more investors (and private equity buyers) will start taking your calls. Here's why.

THE PATH TO MILLIONS STARTS HERE

A million dollars sounds sexy. But what is it, really? For some, a dream.

Wajima Earthquake: Lest We Forget

The New Year's Day earthquake took lives and livelihoods. The future of Wajima lacquerware is at stake.

LAMY and uni Unite

The Japanese company behind the Uniball brand and Germany's LAMY are now partners.

The White Dot Marks the Spot

Production by William Penn, distribution by Kenro: Sheaffer is back to basics.

Manu's Pen Nebula

The Pen Family represents Emmanuel Caltagirone's personal journey. Let's take a short trip through time and space.

The Power of the Pen

A Veterans Administration program in Arkansas turns former warriors into pen makers.

Styling and Substance: Sheaffer and Sengbusch, and One or Two Others: An Overview of Dip-less Desk Sets, Part IV

In the second installment of this series, we saw the R. Esterbrook Steel Pen Company get its start in the dip-less business.

Fontoplumo: Filling a Need

Frank van Krieken turned a hobby into a pen store, and he is spreading the gospel across the globe.

25 Years of the Levenger True Writer

The new Anniversary Origins collection celebrates the True Writer's silver anniversary, but its origins are over a century old.

Beyond Cleaning and Decluttering: What Improvement Expenses Make the Most Sense?

Decluttering open spaces, emptying cabinets and drawers and removing knick-knacks might seem like obvious – and free – ways to improve a home’s presentability. Unfortunately, however, not all sellers or agents are willing to do much more than decluttering and cleaning.

STEPHANIE MOLS

Originally from Germany, Stephanie Mols moved to Canada in 2003, following in the footsteps of her father, who had settled in this country after a series of vacations.

Why Millennials Are Now the Hottest Segment of the Buyers Market

There are many factors when it comes to knowing how to sell your home to the Millennial generation. Millennials are becoming an important part of the buyer market, and to fail to cater to their needs will cut you off from a large and important segment. But, why have Millennials all of a sudden become interested in buying houses when they were perfectly content to rent for the rest of their lives?

AGENT STRATEGIES TO GROW YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE

In real estate, where connections and maintaining relationships with clients are crucial, having a strong social media presence is essential for any REALTOR.

JOHN FEVRIER

After nearly 3 decades in the industry, Top Agent John Fevrier leads a team of seven servicing an area that includes all of Sarasota & Manatee Counties.

DAVID JABLONSKI

David Jablonski’s journey into real estate began serendipitously, guided by familial ties and a knack for sales and technology.

Adding Value to Listings & the Advantage of Identifying Neighborhood Amenities

Everyone knows the famous real estate phrase: location, location, location. In fact, it is hard to underestimate the pivotal role that a region can play when it comes to determining a home’s value.