What real estate agents should know about bedbugs 
Bedbugs have been around for a long time and will continue to be a menace to homeowners. A well-informed agent can address the pros and cons of different remediation techniques to help assure buyers and sellers that they can sleep soundly again at night
by Gerard Splendore Dec 21
Boston agent pleads guilty to false marketing scheme
Michael Flavin, 38, of Quincy, Massachusetts, pocketed nearly $2 million by marketing houses that were not actually for sale
by Ben Verde Dec 20
Better, brawls and Zillow’s misfire: Brad Inman says it’s just the start
Opinion
Anger is one reaction to shattered expectations, but you can't pick a fight with an unforgiving market. These days, everyone's fighting their own fears, Inman Publisher Brad Inman writes
by Brad Inman Dec 20
Opendoor vs. Zillow: Pricing is a 'competitive advantage for iBuyers'
Opinion
A comparison of Zillow Offers and Opendoor highlights the critical importance of pricing in iBuying. There's an understated elegance in the detail; it's not just buying low and selling high. But what makes for a successful pricing operation?
by Mike DelPrete Dec 20
For years, homeowners were staying put. Is that trend about to change?
Americans used to spend less time in their homes before selling. Then came the housing crash of 2008. But according to a pair of new surveys, the pandemic may be reversing that change
by Daniel Houston Dec 20
How to deftly deal with 5 common (but cruel) seller demands
Opinion
Just because it's a seller's market doesn't mean your clients should get whatever they want. If your sellers have a tendency to be overly demanding — and mean about it — here's some advice for bringing them back to reality
by Judy Graff Dec 20
Zillow in 2022: How one of the biggest names in real estate recovers from its biggest stumble
Zillow started 2021 ascendant, but finished by bowing out of iBuying. The coming year will test the portal's ability to pivot
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 20
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Boutique is very much a feeling rather than a size, defined by things like high-touch service, impeccable marketing and a superior product. Here's what to look for if you want to hang your license with a boutique brand
by Rainy Hake Austin Dec 17
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How you handle a crisis could either result in the end of your real estate career or a glowing review. To ensure the latter, follow these steps to respond with honesty, compassion and direction
by Carl Medford Dec 17
8 tips for dealing with unhappy real estate clients
Whatever your takeaway, try to turn this negative experience into a teachable moment, so you can learn and evolve
by Ben Mizes Dec 17