Master these 3 skill sets to outlast a down market
Soft skills, hard skills and more: It takes a lot to get your mindset right and grow your real estate business as a new agent
by Gavin Payne Aug 10
Circa 1990: What real estate agents need to know about the era’s housing styles
As the end of the millennium approached, homes became more about modern and contemporary styles, with a penchant for customization
by Gerard Splendore Aug 10
New Agent Lifesaver: What should I be doing while waiting for my buyers' pre-approval?
Don't waste time while you wait for your buyer to get pre-approved for a home loan. Here are some ways to be ready to hit the ground running
How safe are you? 17 essential safety tips for real estate agents
Opinion
Staying safe as a real estate agent is your first priority. Make these 17 best practices into your new daily habits
by Luke Babich Aug 9
A man going through a checklist outside of a home to illustrate creating a seller safety plan.
Opinion
There certainly isn't enough advice out there on seller safety, says safety expert Robert Siciliano. Here are some tips to ensure your sellers (and you) stay safe during showings
by Robert Siciliano Aug 9
Walkthrough woes: 7 things that cause pre-closing stress
By the time buyers attend the final walkthrough, they may be stressed out and nitpicking. Here are the items that may set them off, along with ways to offset their frustrations
by Cara Ameer Aug 8
Opendoor is in $62M worth of legal trouble: The Real Word
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine discusses Opendoor's recent $62M settlement of its legal troubles with the FTC plus a flawed study of days on market
by Byron Lazine Aug 8
Grow your real estate brand with this YouTube playbook
Follow the playbook of Calgary, Alberta Realtor Brad McCallum for YouTube success
by Jimmy Burgess Aug 7
Leverage the power of fintech to whip your wallet into shape
Opinion
Whether you're a new agent or a top producer, it takes planning and some smart tech tools to get your finances shipshape for the long haul
by Jordan Curnutt Aug 6
Want an unforgettable listing? Try these 7 open house secrets
An open house is the perfect opportunity to make a last impact on clients and potential clients to grow your business
by Troy Palmquist Aug 2
Circa 1980: What real estate agents need to know about the era's totally awesome housing styles
The 1980s were a decade of success, excess and flashy expenditures of money in almost all areas of society. Conspicuous consumption was admired and something homeowners aspired to
by Gerard Splendore Aug 1
Does real estate tech ever make you cry?
Real estate companies and associations have spent bazillions on technology that no one wants to use or that quickly becomes obsolete. Here's what would make it better
by Teresa Boardman Aug 1
Job 1 is your database: Here's how to keep it perpetually producing
If you do not currently have a database, it is time to start. To ignore your CRM is to leave a significant opportunity untapped
by Carl Medford Aug 1
Action! 4 ways to get started with Facebook Live
The most critical step you must take to experience success doing Facebook Live deserves the most attention: Just do it!
by Brian McKenna Aug 1
The rule of 5 for guaranteed success in real estate
Success in real estate is inevitable if you consistently implement the right strategies. It may not happen overnight, but it will happen
by Jimmy Burgess Jul 29
The meaning of luxury: What agents can learn from the Kardashian homes
Opinion
Check out some of the famous family’s most iconic homes, along with some of their newer real estate purchases, and consider the way their homes reflect their changing brands and lifestyles
by Christy Murdock Jul 29