Bad smells kill sales! Don't let buyers sniff out these 8 offensive odors
With only one chance to make a good impression on buyers, obnoxious odors must be identified and dealt with before opening the doors to visitors. Here are a few to consider
by Carl Medford Dec 7
6 kitchen layouts every agent should know 
An agent who's able to visualize the potential of a kitchen can help buyers in improving and upgrading existing spaces. To do that, you have to know these basic kitchen layouts
by Gerard Splendore Dec 7
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
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
Latter & Blum CEO on taking the reins of a 104-year-old brokerage
'Everybody has to get sharper,' Lacey Merrick Conway told Inman on the challenges of running a brokerage in today's industry and amid a global pandemic
by Patrick Kearns Dec 4
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
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
Virtual brokerage Real announces $20M funding round
The $20 million equity investment deal will enable Real to improve its mobile app and expand its footprint to 50 states and several international markets
by Marian McPherson Dec 3
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
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
3 tips for wrapping up 2020 on a positive note with your team
As we enter into a new year, it's important to review your team's strengths and weaknesses, and adapt accordingly. Here's how to prepare your agents to close out 2020 with energy and positivity
by James Harris AND David Parnes Dec 3
Opinion
4 essential management responsibilities team leaders must nail
Leadership is nothing if it doesn't provide a managerial framework, and management has little help without the vision of leadership. Here are a handful of management responsibilities team leaders need to own as we head into a new year
by Chris Pollinger Dec 3
John L. Scott Real Estate acquires local Portland firm
The acquisition of Meadows Group Inc., Realtors will add nearly 100 agents and brokers to the brokerage's ranks in Portland
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 2