--- title: Blog - HomeSmart | HomeSmart Marketing Team --- [![HomeSmart](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/homesmart-logo.png "HomeSmart")](https://homesmart.com/) - [Home](https://homesmart.com/) - [About Us](https://homesmart.com/about-us/) - [Buyers](https://homesmart.com/buyers/) - [Sellers](https://homesmart.com/sellers/) - [Blog](https://blog.homesmart.com/) - [Contact Us](https://homesmart.com/join-us/contact-us/) - [JOIN](https://join.homesmart.com/) ### HomeSmart Marketing Team ### Posts by HomeSmart Marketing Team : [HomeSmart](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/homesmart) ## [HomeSmart Brings Their “A” Game to the Green for the Starry Foundation](https://blog.homesmart.com/homesmart-partners-with-the-starry-foundation) HomeSmart has always been so much more than just a brokerage, we’re a Bamily — a business family. As stewards of social responsibility and community, we were proud to partner with ... [By HomeSmart Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-marketing-team) March 22, 2024 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/homesmart-partners-with-the-starry-foundation) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [Technology](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/technology) ## [How Tech Tools Boost Transparency in Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-tech-tools-boost-transparency-in-real-estate) In the world of real estate, transparency should be the norm. It should be expected and respected by the buyer, seller, agent and broker involved in a transaction. However, not eve... [By HomeSmart Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-marketing-team) March 15, 2023 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-tech-tools-boost-transparency-in-real-estate) [Smart Tips](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/smart-tips) ## [Three Things Every Team Needs to Scale Efficiently](https://blog.homesmart.com/three-things-every-team-needs-to-scale-efficiently) Real estate teams offer big benefits, especially for agents searching for increased opportunities and growth. When building your team, finding the right strategy for scaling your b... [By HomeSmart Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-marketing-team) March 13, 2023 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/three-things-every-team-needs-to-scale-efficiently) ## [100% Commission: Breaking Down the Benefits](https://blog.homesmart.com/100-commission-breaking-down-the-benefits) In a tighter, more competitive real estate market, real estate agents are vying to land client after client. But during a period of slowed-down transactions, there’s still an oppor... [By HomeSmart Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-marketing-team) March 07, 2023 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/100-commission-breaking-down-the-benefits) [real estate business](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-business) [Social Media](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/social-media) [networking](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/networking) ## [Running an Efficient Real Estate Business](https://blog.homesmart.com/running-an-efficient-real-estate-business) Whether you’re looking to strike out on your own and set up your own real estate shop in 2023, or you already have an operation in place and want to expand, one thing is for certai... [By HomeSmart Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-marketing-team) January 04, 2023 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/running-an-efficient-real-estate-business) ## [How to Brand Yourself in Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-brand-yourself-in-real-estate) While some brokerage might require agents to use their specific branding standards, you still need to develop a personal brand for your business and role as an agent in the field. ... [By HomeSmart Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-marketing-team) December 30, 2022 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-brand-yourself-in-real-estate) [real estate business](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-business) [Smart Tips](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/smart-tips) ## [Start Planning for Success Right Now](https://blog.homesmart.com/start-planning-for-success-right-now) Now is the perfect time to seize opportunities for growth in the new year. And your roadmap to success needs to start with one thing: a solid business and marketing plan, including... [By HomeSmart Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-marketing-team) December 19, 2022 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/start-planning-for-success-right-now) [Blog](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/blog) [Social Media](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/social-media) [networking](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/networking) ## [How to Grow Your Real Estate Business by Networking](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-grow-your-real-estate-business-by-networking) No matter where you’re at in your real estate career, networking is essential to expanding your client base, sphere of influence and earning potential. But how do you use your prof... [By HomeSmart Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-marketing-team) November 10, 2022 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-grow-your-real-estate-business-by-networking) ## [Making Mentorship Matter for All Agents](https://blog.homesmart.com/making-mentorship-matter-for-all-agents) Starting out in the world of real estate is an exciting venture for anyone looking to be their own boss and make their mark as an entrepreneur. But even if newer agents feel they a... [By HomeSmart Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-marketing-team) November 08, 2022 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/making-mentorship-matter-for-all-agents) [REALTOR](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/realtor) [Blog](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/blog) [retirement](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/retirement) ## [Selling the Post-Work Dream for Real Estate Agents](https://blog.homesmart.com/selling-the-post-work-dream-for-real-estate-agents) As a real estate agent, planning for a secure financial future can call for creativity as many in this field are independent contractors. Fortunately, plenty of options are availab... [By HomeSmart Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-marketing-team) November 07, 2022 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/selling-the-post-work-dream-for-real-estate-agents) [Brokerage](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/brokerage) [Smart Tips](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/smart-tips) [commission](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/commission) [revenue share](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/revenue-share) ## [Maximizing Your Commission Through Choices](https://blog.homesmart.com/maximizing-your-commission-through-choices) In the world of real estate sales, commission reigns supreme. Traditionally, real estate agents have accepted high splits and brokerage fees that cut into their commission. So, how... [By HomeSmart Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-marketing-team) October 10, 2022 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/maximizing-your-commission-through-choices) [Smart Tips](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/smart-tips) ## [Door Knocking: Don’t Knock It Until You’ve Tried It](https://blog.homesmart.com/door-knocking-dont-knock-it-until-youve-tried-it) Don’t knock the power of face-to-face prospecting for your business. Door knocking is a tried and true strategy for agents, and with good reason. Building a personal connection wit... 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