4 big tech and financial trends every brokerage must confront
Opinion
You don't have to turn into Mark Zuckerberg, but you do need to understand the significance of broad tech developments in to survive
by Joe Chen Sep 26
Will SoftBank’s iBuyer investment flounder as agents adapt?
Opinion
Agents are evolving to face disruption, and if they can continue to do so successfully, I think we’ll see a fragmented iBuyer field as part of a broader, complex sales environment
by Raj Purohit Sep 25
Smart-home tech for agents: The basics
Opinion
Arm yourself with information, so that when your clients ask, you can be their expert
by Brandon Doyle Sep 25
NAR isn't going to save you! Focus on your business
Opinion
Even if it wanted to, it couldn't come to agents' rescue against big-bad third-party sites or iBuyers. Here's why
by Jay Thompson Sep 25
Luxury high rise apartment with a view
Opinion
Ultimately, you have to weigh the cost of your renovation project against the profit you stand to make from the sale, but that is often easier said than done
by Oliver Somoza Sep 24
What 'House Hunters' can teach you about working with buyers
Opinion
With the passing of longtime host Suzanne Whang, what can the OG of home entertainment shows teach you about your next client?
by Christy Murdock Sep 24
Crisis management: What to do when all hell breaks loose
Opinion
In real estate, you're bound to run into a crisis at one point or another. Are you ready for when it happens? Here are a few tried-and-true tips for handling problems that feel bigger than you
by Ryan Rodenbeck Sep 24
TotalBrokerage stays on mission with QuickBooks, Facebook updates
Opinion
Four-star rated and broker-developed, TotalBrokerage worked on a lot of new things during the past year. It all looks good, but do its new features and efficiencies come with a caveat?
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 23
Exiting real estate: How sellable is your business?
Opinion
Take these steps to prove the value of your business
by Bernice Ross Sep 23
Expectations vs. reality — don't set yourself up for failure
Opinion
You will save everyone's time if you establish realistic expectations and follow through with your plans
by Jeff Martel Sep 23
How to target market luxury clients on LinkedIn
Opinion
Here's how to rub elbows with luxury players on the social network for professionals
by Italina Kirknis Sep 23
Are open houses worth it? How to ensure they’re not time-wasters
Opinion
If you plan properly and are strategic with your marketing, you’re more likely to land great offers that will lead to a sale
by John Giffen Sep 22
Housing market too strong for more Fed cuts
Opinion
US economy and housing are resilient
by Lou Barnes Sep 20
Don't be a 'yes agent'
Opinion
A 'yes agent' agrees with everything the seller says, offers up compliments and ignores anything that causes the seller angst, like data that conflicts with the seller’s opinion of price
by Hank Miller Sep 20
The Real Word: Are you ready to get out of real estate?
Opinion
Plus, Offerpad's new program that aims to get buyers in a new house in 24 hours
by Byron Lazine Sep 20
Afraid to have the selling options talk with sellers? Try Homebot
Opinion
2018 winner of Realogy's FWD Innovation Summit announced a feature to compare iBuyer deals to the open market. But Homebot's mission remains agent-focused
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 20