Don’t alienate buyers! 10 in-person showing turnoffs 
Opinion
With COVID-19 limiting access to listings, buyer visits are at a premium. Sellers hoping for an offer need to ensure nothing alienates a buyer who goes through the hassle of viewing their home in person
by Carl Medford Oct 10
The Real Word: NAR buyer commission lawsuit continues
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss NAR’s buyer commission lawsuit, working with out-of-state buyers and a new trend in luxury real estate
by Byron Lazine Oct 9
Part Instagram, part Pinterest, property search gets social with Rila
Opinion
This new app, inspired by social media, is perfect for real estate listings and agent lead generation. Fun and engaging, the app's success will fall largely on consumer adoption
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 9
Why referrals should have a place in your sales strategy
Opinion
Both prospecting and marketing are important, but your sales strategy is not a two-legged stool. It is a three-legged stool, and the third leg should be your referral plan
by Inman Oct 9
DelPrete: Zillow hiring agents is the megatrend you can't afford to ignore
Opinion
Most of the largest real estate disruptors are moving toward hiring agents for new brokerage services — that's nearly $35B in enterprise value pushing in this direction
by Mike DelPrete Oct 8
Gary Keller is paving the way for the next era of Keller Williams
Opinion
By stepping back as CEO and establishing KWx, Gary Keller has shown us all what’s possible when you meet the next challenge head on
What is it like to be a poll worker during a pandemic?
Opinion
There's a need for poll workers in many states. Here's why broker-owner Teresa Boardman volunteered, what it was like and why she'll do it again on Nov. 3 for the national election
by Teresa Boardman Oct 8
Beyond the headlines: Real estate remains a shining light
Opinion
Looking for a little clarity on this week's news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner discusses how the housing market continues to bring out buyers in an economy still mired by the COVID-19 pandemic
by Matthew Gardner Oct 6
10 turnoffs that’ll have buyers swiping left on your listing
Opinion
Sellers must learn how to manage the 7-10 seconds a potential buyer will spend on their listing. If buyers don't like something, it’s on to the next one
by Carl Medford Oct 5
The Real Word: Zillow to hire agents — now what?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Zillow’s latest announcement, Netflix’s new social media docudrama and America’s largest artificial surf park
by Byron Lazine Oct 2
Manage leads, listings and loans with Townify
Opinion
The agent operating system combines a practical set of features and emphasizes loan-officer integration to keep agents on track of leads and listings
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 2
Are you playing hurt? This is for you
Opinion
Real estate can be a nonstop, demanding career. As an agent, you're always on the go — even if that means pushing through personal pain. Here's what one broker-owner learned while dealing with her own
by Michelle Shelton Oct 1
Compensation plans: 5 questions to ask before talking fees
Opinion
Asking about fees is valid, but there are better questions that can be posed in more valuable ways to evaluate a potential brokerage before discussing fees
by Nick Malouff Sep 30
Beyond the headlines: The number that blew through forecasts
Opinion
Looking for a little clarity on this week's news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner discusses how new home sales exceeded the annual rate of 1M units for the first time since 2006, blowing past most predictions
by Matthew Gardner Sep 29
How 'The Social Dilemma' relates to your business
Opinion
A new docudrama on Netflix highlights the dangers of social media and the many ways these platforms are designed to gather data and manipulate its users. But what does it have to do with your business? Here are a few takeaways
by Rachael Hite Sep 28
First-time sellers? Set their expectations with these 7 truths
Opinion
How buyers find their new home has changed dramatically, and maybe even permanently, this year. Remember that what’s normal for us now is all new to sellers — especially the first-timers
by Nicole Solari Sep 27