23 Instagram accounts that will help you be a better real estate agent
Opinion
Follow these pros on Instagram for ideas, tips and inspiration to grow your following and your business
by Jimmy Burgess May 12
What happens if the DOJ kills cooperation and compensation on the MLS?
Opinion
Given how slowly change takes place in the real estate industry, any change in compensation may be years off. On the other hand, if the DOJ were to force the end of the shared compensation, the industry will have to scramble to shift to an entirely new environment
by Bernice Ross May 11
Avoid buyer's remorse: Prepare your clients for the true cost of homeownership
Opinion
Buying a home is considered one of the most significant milestones of adult life, yet many homeowners are troubled by buyer’s remorse. Here's how to better prepare buyers for the costs of homeownership
by Luke Babich May 11
Why first-time buyers should consider buying now
Opinion
The residential real estate market is on the cusp of substantial change. Bret Weinstein offers his take on opportunities when there's a massive shift in the market
by Bret Weinstein May 11
Use seller leasebacks to give your clients more options
Opinion
Providing creative solutions to buyers and sellers, such as leasebacks, is a tangible way to add value for clients and create opportunities
by Julie Busby May 11
How to help a homebuyer sweeten an offer — without going too far
Contingency clauses are there to protect buyers and shouldn't be dropped lightly. Here's how agents can help advise clients navigating the tricky situations that offer-sweeteners can create
by Daniel Houston May 11
Why my opinion on Roe v. Wade doesn't matter
Opinion
Although the overturning of Roe v. Wade promises to have a massive cultural impact, some experts also posit an impact on migration patterns
by Jay Thompson May 10
Working with sellers in a market shift: 7 dos and don'ts
Opinion
Whether you've noticed or not, the market has already started to shift. Those who embrace the new reality and effectively coach their clients will come out ahead
by Carl Medford May 10
Passing the exam: How do we treat LGBTQ+ clients and colleagues?
Opinion
We are experiencing a midterm exam for humanity. Find out how the industry can do a better job of working with LGBTQ+ colleagues and serving all clients
by Ryan Weyandt May 10
Goodbye burnout! 5 strategies to reduce real estate stress
Opinion
Coach Darryl Davis shares tips for how to stop the burnout, reenergize and empower yourself to achieve more with less stress
by Darryl Davis May 9
Can't wait? 4 tips to grow your social media following quickly
Opinion
When growing your social media audience, remember that it will be a marathon and not a sprint. You want to build a qualified audience that will be receptive and will engage with your content
by Laura Stace May 9
'The Magic of Thinking Big': 7 essentials for agents
Opinion
What do you think is possible in your real estate business? Whatever you just thought, you're thinking too small
by Jimmy Burgess May 8
10 apps to make keeping your finances in check a breeze  
Opinion
These apps can be game-changers, making your business finances streamlined, organized and even a little fun
by James Harris AND David Parnes May 7
Fed decides the fate of the housing market: The Real Word
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discussed how the Fed's decision will impact the housing market, CoStar's plans for Homes.com and the TikTok-famous Marketeer of the Week
by Byron Lazine May 6
How do we help first-time homebuyers without driving up costs?
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
by Chris Drayer May 5
7 tips for Realtors to avoid legal and ethical snags
Honesty, transparency and responsibility are key to avoiding legal and ethical missteps. Here's how to make sure you're staying on the right path
by Luke Babich May 5