Is practicing real estate bad for your kids?
Opinion
Here are a few ways we can help ourselves and our children, who are most impacted by our career choices, our screen time and our stress levels
by Jay Thompson Oct 16
Opendoor needs agents more than agents need Opendoor
Opinion
Opendoor and its cast of clones have put one more nail in the coffin of traditional agency
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 14
When is the best time to buy a house?
Opinion
There are a million different rationales you can use to convince clients on timing. It really depends on their circumstances
by Steve Cook Oct 14
Why your script just flopped
Opinion
If you want to be better at overcoming objections and closing more deals, follow these tried-and-true principles  
by Bernice Ross Oct 14
Stop chasing better splits! It's your net that truly matters
Opinion
You have to ask yourself: Are you making the right decision based on your net, or are you making the decision based on your ego?
by Jeff Glover Oct 11
The Real Word: Is it fair to say iBuyers are untested?
Opinion
Plus, check out our marketing highlight of the week. This listing video will take you back to the early '90s
by Byron Lazine Oct 11
Toronto Canada skyline
Opinion
Every agent who has the heart and desire to succeed in this business can do so in the right environment
by Dustin Pritchard Oct 10
Keeping It Real: A simple equation for nixing fear
Opinion
Keep your eye on the ball, commit to your creativity, and you’ll make an impact
by Peter Lorimer Oct 10
Tales from the field: A mishandled dual agency and iBuying fail
Opinion
Laurie Weston Davis of Pinehurst, North Carolina-based Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Lifestyle Property Partners shines a light on a badly handled dual agency situation
Smart-home tech for agents: Home security hubs
Opinion
Host favorites Abode and SimpliSafe face off
by Brandon Doyle Oct 9
5 principles of complete brokerage management
Opinion
Being consistent with recruiting, training, retention, support and expense management will give you the steady growth and consistent bottom line that you are looking for
by Joseph Santini Oct 9
Are you safe? 4 showing safety tips for agents
Opinion
Your safety is something that needs to be top-of-mind for every interaction with the public, especially at showings and open houses
by Rachael Hite Oct 8
The scourge of untested novelties in real estate
Opinion
Some innovations — novel or not, untested or not — change how the real estate industry works. Others fall by the wayside
by Brad Inman Oct 7
9 unreasonable repair requests your buyers should skip
Opinion
Sellers are far more likely to agree to a $300 credit, than replace 30 $10 items, so use safety or failure of an expensive system as your guide
by Missy Yost Oct 7
Why streaming television is the future of marketing
Opinion
There are a plethora of exciting streaming video marketing options emerging. Now's the time to start experimenting with the medium. Read on for some cool ideas
by Bernice Ross Oct 7
How to attract Gen Z: Avoid these 3 outdated marketing mistakes
Opinion
Gen Z values authenticity, connection and vulnerability. Passive advertising online won't work, take it from a Gen Zer
by Chad Carrodus Oct 7