7 things you should know before getting into real estate
Opinion
Breaking into real estate is about more than getting a license. Here's how to thrive as a newbie
by Peter Zakian Jan 28
DC area's priciest home just sold for record-breaking $45M
The Northern Virginia estate was formerly owned by late AOL co-founder James Kimsey
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 27
EXp agent 'will be dealt with' after insensitive Kobe Bryant joke
Hours after Bryant’s death, eXp agent Baha Nabulsi joked about the athlete's Realtor in a now-deleted post on the Facebook group Real Estate Mastermind
by Marian McPherson Jan 27
Mansion from HBO's 'Entourage' sells for $5.32M
The 9,000-square-foot space was chosen to fit the life of a high-flying actor
Home too dangerous to tour listed for $330K, gets 17 offers
A trash-filled Bothell, Washington, property received 17 offers and sold after 5 days on the market
Working with first-time homebuyers? Make it simple for them
Many first-time homebuyers are overwhelmed by the process. Take time to explain everything from start to finish and ease their anxiety — and you might just develop a lifetime client
by Missy Yost Jan 27
How Richard Herschenfeld went from mixing drinks to sealing deals
Compass agent Richard Herschenfeld shares how his experience as the owner of Prohibition, a bar on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, prepared him for real estate
by Marian McPherson Jan 27
Winter blues getting you down? Here’s how to chase them away
If some days feel a bit like a strugglebus, take some time to take for a little self-care. You'll find yourself motivated all winter long
by Rachael Hite Jan 27
Lesson Learned: Mentors, mentors, everywhere — find yours
For Southern California broker Troy Palmquist, your output is only as good as your input
by Christy Murdock Jan 27
Don't pretend to have all the answers: It could come back to bite you
Providing clients bad information could lead to a lawsuit or state regulatory agency complaint
by John Giffen Jan 26
The most dangerous metro in the US will surprise you
A new study explores the dangers of living in the 50 most populated metro areas in the US
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 24
Off track on your sales goals? Start using the ‘midway mayday’ system
Hold yourself accountable for meeting your goals by using this mid-month checkup
by Jeff Glover Jan 24