Opinion
Why aren't you blogging? Now's the perfect time
As a small business owner, having unique content and a blog that doesn’t look like everyone else’s is an advantage. It's important to stand out in a crowded field. It's affordable, too
by Teresa Boardman Jul 17
Looking for virtual team building activities? Here’s 4 ways to connect
Here are a few things we’re doing to keep our real estate teams cohesive, connected and collaborative while working virtually this summer
by Mauricio Umansky Jul 16
Opinion
What a Compass IPO might mean for the company — and the industry
There’s little doubt that Compass will go public eventually. How will that impact the tech-forward brokerage and the industry at large?
by Jay Thompson Jul 15
Opinion
Making sense of the headlines: How has COVID-19 impacted housing supply?
Looking for a little clarity on this week's news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner examines how the housing market has fared over the past 16 weeks and what to expect as we move through the year
by Matthew Gardner Jul 14
Opinion
The Real Word: HAR sets the record straight
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White are joined by HAR's Matt Burrus, who clears up confusion on headline news about master bedroom terminology
by Byron Lazine Jul 10
Opinion
How to let your mission and vision be your North Star in uncertain times
Use your mission and vision to focus and fuel your team during crisis and change, and you will be unstoppable on the other side
by Adam Hergenrother Jul 9
Opinion
11 rules of engagement to avoid social media trouble
Now is not the time to pull back on social media. Exercise caution, and follow these guidelines to keep your business above potential frays
by Jay Thompson Jul 8
Opinion
Making sense of the headlines: What’s holding millennials back from homeownership?
Looking for a little clarity on this week's news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner looks at the factors that influence millennials' ability and will to buy a home
by Matthew Gardner Jul 7
So you're launching a new listing? Consider these 9 truths now
Amid this pandemic, you can cling to ingrained habits and tweak them to our current reality, or you can embrace the opportunity to add new skills, up your game, improve your personal branding and upgrade your inventory
by Nicole Solari Jul 5
Keeping It Real: What's next in 2020?
What's the plan after July Fourth? Continuing to do your part and be of service to those around you
by Peter Lorimer Jul 2
Work your sphere! 3 ways to beef up your referral network
Here’s how to form an effective communication plan with your sphere of influence and consistently act on it
by Troy Palmquist Jul 2
Opinion
DelPrete: US inventory levels down 20-40%
With the recovery of new listings coming to market slowing and buyer demand remaining strong, the supply and demand imbalance doesn’t appear to be changing soon
by Mike DelPrete Jul 1
Opinion
The closing process is painful! Someone disrupt it already
If electronic signatures can cement a purchase agreement, why can’t they be utilized for all the other closing documents? Doing that would, if nothing else, save the trees — and our sanity
by Jay Thompson Jul 1
Opinion
Making sense of the headlines: A look at housing affordability
Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner explains why the issue stems from inadequate supply — in combination with rising, demographically driven demand — pushing prices to record highs and rising faster than incomes
by Matthew Gardner Jun 30
So you want to be a mentor? Read this first
If you’re thinking about becoming a mentor, you should have a solid picture of what you’re getting yourself into before committing to working with a new agent. That agent's career depends on your leadership
by John Giffen Jun 28
Want a 95% retention rate? Here’s how this 180-agent team does it
Higher retention means a more cohesive culture and more highly trained and seasoned agents serving your clients
by Adam Hergenrother Jun 25