Are you prepared for anything? Keep these necessities in your car
Because real estate agents are always on the go, hopping from meetings to showings, you have to be prepared for anything that comes your way. This means keeping your car stocked with necessities. Here's a nifty list
by David Parnes AND James Harris Aug 20
Tough time delegating? 3 tips to help team leaders loosen the reins
The 'people management' aspect of team-building doesn't always come easily to leaders. But letting go of control over the business you've painstakingly built is a critical step in growing and building trust with your team. Here's how to do it
by Kathleen Black Aug 20
To script or not to script? Let the situation guide you
There’s no denying that powerful sales scripts help us maintain consistency in our messaging, but not every situation calls for a structured dialogue
by Stacey Soleil Aug 20
New to real estate? Focus on these 2 things
From finding clients to thinking of what to say, there are so many things that run through a new agent's head. This week, Byron Van Arsdale, a coach and former broker-owner, talks about the most vital things rookies need to succeed
by Bernice Ross Aug 19
Dear Marketing Mastermind: Where can I find sellers now?
Opinion
Everybody talks about low inventories, but nobody does anything about it. Find out how to get the listings you need for the buyers who are still looking
by Christy Murdock Aug 19
RE/MAX exec: Real estate is seeing a 'race to the bottom'
Nick Bailey argued Tuesday that agents are being told they need to save money — even if they might do better with a costlier but better business model
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 18
HomeLight meets 'end-to-end' goal with acquisition of Disclosures.io
HomeLight announced on Tuesday the acquisition of listing management platform Disclosures.io and its rebrand to HomeLight Listing Management
by Marian McPherson Aug 18
Agent/broker perspective: Should listings highlight new or traditional preferences?
Opinion
The pandemic fast-tracked a number of paradigm shifts that were already reshaping our living habits. So, should agents try to appeal to these new buyer desires or stick with traditional, tried-and-true features?
by Anthony Askowitz Aug 18
Here are 5 rules for adapting in 2020
Opinion
There's no doubt that this year's global health crisis shook the foundations of our life and work. So, what are the rules of living in this new normal? One coach weighs on adapting for 2020
by Julie Nelson Aug 18
Let it go! 8 seller beliefs that no longer hold true today
Opinion
When it comes to real estate, people still hold on to a host of tired, old-school beliefs that are hard to shake off. But to ensure a successful sale, agents need to educate their sellers on how the process actually works today. Here's how
by Cara Ameer Aug 18
Missouri home with functional jail for $350K goes viral
What would you do with this historic home complete with its own functional jail?
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 17
RE/MAX CEO: Brokerages built with gimmicks will fail
Adam Contos urged his brokers not to sit back and wait for the pandemic to pass at RE/MAX's Broker Owner Conference Monday
by Patrick Kearns Aug 17
Rural home prices jump 11% in July: Redfin
Suburban and urban areas also saw home price growth during this period, although not to the extent of rural areas, according to a Redfin report
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 17