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What should we be doing to set ourselves up for success in 2025? While we are already more than halfway through February, it isn’t too late to get a strategic plan in place to capitalize on what we hope will be a busy summer selling season. It means looking at getting rid of the old monikers that have defined our industry. It’s time to let go and rebrand our departments to be a full-service business development machine.

I expect we will see more mergers and acquisitions in our industry this year. That may mean hiring or layoffs. No matter what it means, we have to be ready for what may come our way. I have recently been helping companies go through the search process. Here are some tips to help you avoid some of the mistakes I have seen first-hand and get noticed for the right reasons.

How big must a problem be to merit our time? Our days are filled with decisions and challenges. How we react to them determines how effective we are as leaders. The days of just reacting to everything coming at us are over. Being proactive and focusing on growth, is self-preservation in today’s market.

It is hard to think about anything but the wild fires that ravaged the Los Angeles area last week. The news and social media have now moved from containment news to the heart wrenching stories of families and their losses. The city is stepping up to help the victims try and rebuild their lives. The road will be long and challenging. Here is how LA might be affected and how we can help.

The danger of fire in our area is always at the top of everyone's mind, just like earthquakes. It is just the same for hurricanes and tornados in many other parts of the country. I’m no fire expert, but I have lived in So Cal for 37 years, so I respect the danger. Read on to see how these fires might affect real estate and relocation. And for ways you can help.