Agent/broker perspective: Can an agent be held liable for COVID-19 contractions?
Opinion
In the midst of this year's health crisis, what should a broker say to an agent who's worried about the ramifications of a client contracting COVID-19 as a result of home showing?
by Anthony Askowitz Jul 21
Why I live my life by working between vacations
Opinion
By building in trips and mini-vacations frequently throughout the year, it forces you to be laser-focused on only what is most important, and it creates a sense of urgency to get stuff done
by Adam Hergenrother Jul 21
Making sense of the headlines: What consumer confidence looks like today
Opinion
Looking for a little clarity on this week's news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives into Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey and what consumer confidence looks like right now
by Matthew Gardner Jul 21
Want to boost repeat and referral business? Tap into the power of moments
Opinion
Incorporating a ‘power of moments’ plan is the solution to gaining repeat and referral business. When our team is asked to do something, we have several answers, and they all begin with the letter Y and end with the letter S
by Jeannette Spinelli Jul 18
Can Constellation1 help brokerages navigate the market? It's up in the air
Opinion
The product brings together a number of stand-alone proptech innovations owned by Constellation Real Estate Group to efficiently serve large brokerages and multiple listing services — but is it what they need?
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 17
Why aren't you blogging? Now's the perfect time
Opinion
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
Industry insights from an all-woman leadership team
Opinion
The leading ladies of Kris Lindahl Real Estate in Minnesota share their thoughts on where real estate is headed and how the industry measures up as a place for women to thrive
by Kris Lindahl Jul 16
What a Compass IPO might mean for the company — and the industry
Opinion
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
Making sense of the headlines: How has COVID-19 impacted housing supply?
Opinion
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
Protect your commission! Here's how to defend every well-deserved penny
Opinion
When it comes to the general public, many don't believe agents work hard enough for the money they charge. Here's how to convey your true worth to clients — and counter their requests to lower your commission
by John Giffen Jul 12
The Real Word: HAR sets the record straight
Opinion
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
EyeSpy360 is the virtual tour platform you don't know you're already using
Opinion
The powerful touring app is already behind national virtual showing products for eXp and RE/MAX, and it has experienced 1,000% growth in just over one month
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 10
How to let your mission and vision be your North Star in uncertain times
Opinion
Use your mission and vision to focus and fuel your team during crisis and change, and you will be unstoppable on the other side
11 rules of engagement to avoid social media trouble
Opinion
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
What happens when top real estate portals join forces?
Opinion
Merging two real estate portals consolidates market and pricing power within one organization and allows a quickened growth pace, but it also allows for an increased value — a good deal for consumers
by Mike DelPrete Jul 7
Making sense of the headlines: What’s holding millennials back from homeownership?
Opinion
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