‘Disenchanted, shocked’ agents leave Pacific Union after Compass acquisition
Geoffrey and Slava Nelson are bringing their $40 million sales volume to Coldwell Banker, claiming the data-driven business model at Compass was 'depersonalized'
by Patrick Kearns Dec 6
Real estate most generous industry in America: Survey
82% of Realtors participate in charitable giving — 25.4% more than the national average, according to NAR survey
by Marian McPherson Dec 6
Dream home out of reach? 8 tips to make the best of small spaces
Your clients had to forfeit space, but that doesn't mean they have to forfeit their comfort or belongings
by Dorothy Schrager Dec 6
5 simple tips for rookies that'll make a big impact on your career
With the new year approaching and resolutions to be made, let’s all do our part to make this industry great again
by Lauren Klein Dec 6
A top-producer's 5 simple rules for social media
Opinion
Daily consistency, quality and commitment are the keys to building a brand
by Billy Nash Dec 6
How MLS of Choice is affecting your real estate team
Opinion
MLSs can no longer require 100% participation from agents in a brokerage, but that's not the case for agent teams
by Jim Weix Dec 6
9 irresistible holiday contests for Facebook and Instagram
These are a surefire way to create buzz around you and your business this season
by John Godbey Dec 6
WATCH: Exclusive interview with Zillow COO Amy Bohutinsky
RealScout's Andrew Flachner talked to Zillow’s outgoing chief operating officer about her career, diversity, the rise of the portal and more
by Megan Morrison Dec 5
Franchising is ‘not the best option anymore’
As two top-performing Coldwell Banker teams exit for eXp, agents reflect on the new real estate landscape
by Patrick Kearns Dec 5
Released from prison, a former agent is teaching others how not to make the same mistakes
Holly Pasut, charged in the so-called Operation Wax House mortgage fraud scheme 5 years ago, is now a staple on the lecture circuit
15% of homeowners are doing this to pay for home renovations
1 in 7 are tapping secured financing, and they’re spending triple the amount a typical cash-paying renovator would, according to a Houzz-Bank of America study
by Lew Sichelman Dec 5
Here's what agents around the world care about most: helping people
Opinion
If you remember to treat a fellow human as you’d like to be treated, then you have the key to success
by Jay Thompson Dec 5
5 ways to help buyers focus on needs over wants
In the end, it's all about making sure your buyers are happy in the perfect home — and sometimes that means letting go of a few wants