When should you refinance and invest in additional properties
Opinion
Many real estate markets in the U.S. are in prime positions for refinancing a rental property to be able to invest in additional property.
by Eva Hatzenbihler Oct 29
5 text messages to restart a conversation with clients
Opinion
Has that lead gone radio silent? Have your buyers seemingly given up? Here are some smart text message ideas for getting the conversation flowing again
by Christy Murdock Oct 28
The Real Word: Should you be worried about agent-cutting?
Opinion
Plus, America's dream mall
by Byron Lazine Oct 25
How to be a productive team in a shifting market
Opinion
In a shifting market, one thing that will create success for a team is moving "lead generation" up to the top of their value proposition.
by David DeVoe Oct 24
Keeping It Real: 4 tips for getting a steady diet of mentorship
Opinion
Feeding your hunger for knowledge means surrounding yourself with the right people
by Peter Lorimer Oct 24
Smart-home tech for agents: Top 10 automations
Opinion
Wireless technologies, sensors and voice activation mean that you can control more than ever before with your voice or an app
by Brandon Doyle Oct 23
Agent/broker perspective: Should political opinions be kept off social media?
Opinion
There are many common-sense strategies agents can use to separate their personal social media accounts from their business accounts
by Anthony Askowitz Oct 22
Agent-cutting, like TV cord-cutting, is hitting industry hard
Opinion
Real estate is experiencing its version of cord-cutting, as more consumers go directly to the listing agent to buy a home
by Brad Inman Oct 21
7 common FSBO objections and how to overcome them
Opinion
Here's how you can successfully convert a FSBO into a client
by Missy Yost Oct 21
Are part-time agents bad for the industry? Here's the truth
Opinion
The attributes needed to succeed in real estate are the same whether you're part-time or full time
by Bernice Ross Oct 21
7 tips for protecting your clients from wire fraud scams
Opinion
Internet scammers are a serious concern for the real estate industry. Here's how to protect yourself and your clients
by John Giffen Oct 20
Positive outlook clouded by the threat of impeachment
Opinion
The Brexit deal, the negotiations with China and a new president of the European Central Bank are all good news
by Lou Barnes Oct 18
The Real Word: The beef over Compass' tech company status
Opinion
Plus, Justin Bieber's Instagram spree to sell his mansion
by Byron Lazine Oct 18
The blueprint for expanding your team profitably
Opinion
Most teams wait too long to hire admin people and are too quick to bring on agents. The sole reason your team should be expanding is to provide better service to your clients.
by Chris Pollinger Oct 17
Keeping It Real: Achieve your goals by starting small
Opinion
Fuel your career by setting reachable goals rather than financial goals that can leave you feeling empty-handed and hopeless
by Peter Lorimer Oct 17
5 good reasons you need a vacation
Opinion
You might be telling yourself that you can't afford a vacation, but research says that you can't afford not to take one
by Troy Palmquist Oct 17