Guides for agents
Covering showings you can't make, hosting open houses for other agents, how paying a covering agent works, and earning between closings.
What to Do When You Can't Make a Showing
Six realistic options for real estate agents who are double-booked, sick, or out of town, plus exactly what to hand off so the covering agent doesn't drop the ball.
Can You Pay Another Agent to Show a Property?
Yes. Paying a licensed agent to cover a showing or open house is a normal part of real estate. Here's who can do it, how payment works, and how to set it up so everyone's covered.
How Real Estate Agents Can Earn Money Between Closings
Commission checks are lumpy. Here are legitimate ways licensed agents bring in steady income between deals, from covering showings and open houses to BPOs and rental showings, and how to get started.
Hosting an Open House for Another Agent: A Complete Checklist
What to settle before, during and after you host an open house on someone else's listing, including permissions, leads, safety and the follow-up that gets you asked back.