9 vital lessons one indie broker learned on her journey
Opinion
If you're thinking about opening your own independent brokerage, here are a few things you should know
by Erica Ramus Nov 5
3 strategies to grow your business in a time of crisis
Opinion
It’s absolutely vital for agents to use this time to create and represent a powerful pivot in their businesses. Here are three strategies to help you do just that
by Kathleen Black Nov 5
Opendoor and Zillow are losing tens of thousands on each iBuyer home: DelPrete
Opinion
Disruption in real estate is being led by companies — and shareholders — willing to bet and lose billions of dollars
by Mike DelPrete Nov 3
Could we see a flurry of foreclosures in 2021?
Opinion
Although there is more demand for housing, there is also a higher risk of losing it, and many economic signs point to a rocky road ahead. Here's why this housing boom won't last
by Andrew Duguay Nov 3
Is Redfin’s job to make money or create positive change?
Opinion
If you think this suit only affects Redfin, think again. It has the potential to impact everyone in this industry
by Jay Thompson Nov 3
Industries are encouraging voter participation — where is real estate?
Opinion
Offering employees time off to vote is a simple way many companies have been helping people exercise their rights without feeling pressed for time. But why has the real estate industry been absent from the conversation?
by Bess Freedman Nov 2
Who does Zillow fear? Not who you think
Opinion
A 33-year-old commercial real estate data company is scratching at the door of online residential real estate and could be on the scene by next year
by Brad Inman Nov 2
Thinking of going indie? 9 critical points to consider
Opinion
Here's what you must consider to protect yourself, provide the highest possible level of client care and effectively compete with larger players
by Carl Medford Nov 2
3 superpowers indie brokerages have in 2020
Opinion
After merging with a national brokerage, I realized there were things about the boutique lifestyle that I’d never find in a national brand. Here are the major benefits of indie brokerages
by Andrew Fortune Nov 1
ReferMe IQ uses old business to earn you new business
Opinion
Although developed for a range of service-based business, ReferMe IQ has a unique appeal to real estate — and comes ready to go with automated email campaigns
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 30
The Real Word: Did a chabot just replace an agent?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a buyer who purchased a home with a robot, odd seller contingencies, and a ski-in, ski-out VRBO cabin
by Byron Lazine Oct 30
Beyond the headlines: Housing continues to break records
Opinion
Looking for a little clarity on this week's news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner discusses home sales across the U.S. and concerns over the unsustainable pace of price growth
by Matthew Gardner Oct 29
Thinking about retiring? 5 ways to leverage your license
Opinion
So many agents are ready to give it all up, not realizing just how much their expertise, brand and knowledge matter. Here's how to turn those things into a revenue stream after retirement
by Faisal Susiwala Oct 29
Commission compression is coming. Be prepared
Opinion
It's time to get ready for the end of the de facto 6% payday. When it comes to commission compression, it's not a matter of if, but when
by Jay Thompson Oct 29
How to prepare your team to start 2021 right
Opinion
What are you going to do today — and every day for the next two months — to finish the year strong?
by Adam Hergenrother Oct 29
Dumped, ghosted and bad behavior: How to deal with tough situations
Opinion
Think twice before reacting, and take additional steps to slow down your thought process and prepare clients for potential pitfalls in today’s fast-paced real estate landscape
by Rachael Hite Oct 28