What to expect when shifting to a buyer's market
Opinion
What to expect when shifting to a buyer's market
Nobody really knows what will happen next year — or the year after. Shifts are normal for markets, so agents should think through possible changes and plan for them. Here are a few things to consider
by Andrew Fortune Dec 6
5 ways to deck the halls — while keeping the home market-ready
5 ways to deck the halls — while keeping the home market-ready
Although sellers may not be able to deck the halls the way they have before, they can still add plenty of holiday cheer. The key? Keeping it tidy enough for buyers to see the home's best features
by Antoinette Fargo Dec 5
The Real Word: Did this listing video go too far?
Opinion
The Real Word: Did this listing video go too far?
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the listing video that elicited shocked responses from viewers and agents, things the real estate industry should be grateful for and CoStar’s acquisition
by Byron Lazine Dec 4
5 strategies for getting more clients without meeting face to face
5 strategies for getting more clients without meeting face to face
Just because you're practicing social distancing doesn't mean your team should give up on engaging with prospects and clients. Here's how to build quality connections online
by Brandon Doyle Dec 4
Real estate professionals gave back at record levels amid virus: NAR
Real estate professionals gave back at record levels amid virus: NAR
Volunteering and charitable donations among members of the National Association of Realtors were up from 2018, the last time the trade organization's CARE survey was taken
by Marian McPherson Dec 3
Take stock! 4 tips for tying up loose ends before year-end
Take stock! 4 tips for tying up loose ends before year-end
Don’t take any more baggage into the new year than you have to. Entering the new year with clarity and a clean slate will set you up for success for the year ahead
by Adam Hergenrother Dec 3
5 things to factor into your team's 2021 business plan
5 things to factor into your team's 2021 business plan
Now that we're nearing the end of the year, it's time to tweak, edit and rewrite your business plan to ensure your team hits the ground running in 2021. Here are a few things to think about
by Kathleen Black Dec 3
Does NAR's fair housing simulation work?
Opinion
Does NAR's fair housing simulation work?
NAR's mythical town of Fairhaven is meant to shed a realistic light on discrimination in the industry. But how does it stack up against standard fair housing classes? Here's one broker's experience
by Teresa Boardman Dec 3