Be there when life changes force a sale and relocation
Apr 10
Opinion
Anthropologist Robin Dunbar introduced the idea that humans can maintain meaningful social relationships with only about 150 people. That's not enough to sustain a real estate business
Dec 17
The old paradigm of iBuying is over, Revaluate's Chris Drayer writes. Whatever happens next may put real estate agents back at the center of the transaction
Sep 17
Fire doesn’t just destroy structures, Chris Drayer writes. It changes markets and careers, and if we’re not paying attention, it will burn us
Aug 6
Wealthy buyers are choosing stability over speculation, market expert Chris Drayer writes. They’re thinking long-term and betting on real estate as a safer, smarter place to park their wealth
Jun 6
Just for fun, Chris Drayer crunches the numbers to see which countries are buyer opportunities, which are seller plays and which hold must-watch investment potential
May 28
The best real estate lead isn't always the hottest or most time-sensitive one. Chris Drayer shares how to reach out and lead nurture in a way that's best for both you and your potential client
Aug 26
Opinion
While naysayers and doomsdayers compare today's real estate market to 2008, the numbers tell a very different economic story
Aug 23
Opinion
By backing its membership and ignoring bad actors, the National Association of Realtors has set itself up for government oversight and intervention, writes Revaluate co-founder Chris Drayer
Jun 13
Opinion
The bad news is that a recession is on the horizon. The good news? People will move anyway, driven by a host of other factors
May 12
Opinion
While many agents fear the replacement potential of AI, it may end up allowing the industry to continue working if the worst happens
Mar 8
Opinion
The big question: Will this autumn be the bottom? Expert Chris Drayer offers his predictions for the months ahead
Oct 31
Opinion
Find out the ins and outs of what went on behind the scenes at ICLV, including what people were talking about and what was in the air
Aug 19
Opinion
More and more lower-income or even middle-class households are going to be renting the American dream. This should be a red flag for our industry
May 5
Opinion
This is a massive win for those of us who support anti-discrimination and are fair housing advocates and for the industry as a whole
Jul 9
Opinion
This is the homeseller market crash. Inventory is at historic lows, affordability is rapidly eroding, and rates are climbing
May 6
Opinion
To change both the reality on the ground and the optics for the public, NAR must take significant steps to eliminate practices shown to damage the public. The proposed changes to the code of ethics is not the final solution
Nov 17
Aside from the challenges posed by COVID-19, the NAR Expo still faces a handful of other issues that stack the deck against it. Here are a few affecting the health of the event
Nov 17
Today, the market remains red hot as summer, but unfortunately, the industry might be celebrating too soon. Here's why this winter might bring a very different and cold reality
Oct 15
Opinion
Industry changes are altering the size and scope of the conference, resulting in the slow demise of a once great trade show event
Nov 1