Opinion
Is this Gary Keller’s Achilles heel?
The Keller Williams CEO believes he can introduce radical new technology while keeping his agents comfortable — but fierce competition may prove him wrong
Feb 21
Opinion
The platform wars: Why real estate is becoming like TV
Companies are building platforms to stay relevant in the digital age. But can they succeed?
Jan 21
Opinion
A real estate insider's guide to 2019
What the industry can expect in the year ahead
Dec 27
Opinion
Do real estate’s 300-year plans need a reality check?
Thinking as long term as Compass's global investors is useful — but only up to a point
Oct 1
Opinion
The 'Compass Effect' is creating a tense industry battlefield
Suddenly, real estate has become antagonistic and fiercely competitive, with major forces colliding and jockeying to reshape the landscape
Sep 21
Opinion
Agents reap the spoils of new technology, not consumers
Artificial intelligence and other innovations rarely offer consumer benefits such as lower fees or streamlined services
Sep 17
Opinion
Realtors understand local housing problems better than anyone
Agents are working people who suffer along with their neighbors from bad government policy
Sep 10
Opinion
Lessons from the epic economic meltdown, 10 years later
Save your money, reduce your debt, and grab market share
Sep 4
Opinion
A blueprint for brokers
Broker-owners can survive and thrive by behaving like indie bookstore owners
Aug 31
Opinion
Why real estate agents will be in business forever
They're a vital part of a community's tapestry and help clients in ways that a robot never could
Aug 27
Opinion
Who wins, loses if market slows?
While no experts are predicting another Great Recession, it’s worth looking at how the real estate industry would weather a downturn
Aug 24
Opinion
The naysayers are wrong about 2018's biggest real estate deal
While it surprised some that Pacific Union CEO Mark McLaughlin linked with Compass, the union makes sense
Aug 23
Opinion
In real estate ecosystem, Zillow's octopus arms reach far and wide
Extending beyond listings into lending, iBuying and more, Zillow's reach is huge
Aug 20
Opinion
Is the inventory crisis over?
Agents see a shift, but it's not a buyer's market quite yet
Aug 16
Opinion
The three doorways to real estate's future
Creating choices will ensure agents success in the future
Aug 13
Opinion
In real estate’s tech platform race, I’m betting on an underdog
As brokerages square off against Zillow and Redfin, small startup W+R Studios' Cloud CMA could be the viral hit like this summer's Shiggy dance
Aug 6
Opinion
When the Wall Street steamrollers come for real estate
An influx of private investment is poised to change real estate drastically, and examples from the past show that few are safe from the effects
Jul 30
Opinion
The lion roared: my talk with Gary Keller
Reflecting on blind spots and why more CEOs need to step up and speak out about this transformational moment
Jul 26
Opinion
Zillow’s war chest is ready for acquisitions: What's next?
A slew of deals are happening, including Compass acquisitions, but Zillow's got a fresh wad of cash burning a hole in its pocket
Jul 12
Opinion
The real estate industry locks horns
Competition is fiercer than it's ever been, as young challengers rise to meet longstanding giants who will stop at nothing to defend their turf
Jul 7