Office meetings a snooze? 5 tips for giving them pizazz
Opinion
Implement these tips consistently, and you’ll make meetings valuable and accessible to all
by Erica Ramus May 16
Why the biggest challenge to local real estate isn’t iBuyers
Opinion
What consumers appear to need right now is housing, affordable housing, sustainable homeownership and fair housing — not homebuying and selling programs
by Teresa Boardman May 16
5 steps for getting more social media ‘likes’
Opinion
It's not as tough as some make it out to be. Interact with users, provide good content, make some effort to build a follower base, test and measure your efforts
by Jay Thompson May 15
6 time management tips agents can’t succeed without
Opinion
Do your personal best by approaching each of your daily tasks with a clarity and calmness that allows you to get more done
by Marilyn Blume May 15
Inspection’s over! 7 tips for negotiating repairs, credits and reductions
Opinion
At this point in the deal, it's in both the buyers' and the sellers' best interest to follow these steps
by Cara Ameer May 15
A survival guide for sellers living in a fully staged home
Opinion
10 tips to help sellers keep their wits about them when living in show-ready conditions
by Nicole Solari May 14
Employee or independent contractors: Should California brokerages be making contingency plans?
Opinion
Brokers and agents in California need to start adjusting their roles as the law defining contractors v employees is upended
by Bernice Ross May 13
READ: Redfin CEO’s letter to company buyer’s agents
Opinion
Following the announcement of Redfin Direct, a new service that will enable buyers to make offers on Redfin-listed homes through the company’s website without agents, read CEO Glenn Kelman’s letter to employees
by Glenn Kelman May 9
Why indie brokers should take back the search
Opinion
Real estate tech has come a long way, making white-label apps much more affordable and advantageous for agents. Some options offer agents the ability to connect more closely with clients and their interests.
by Troy Palmquist May 9
11 things agents should know about working with millennials
Opinion
They're marrying later (if at all), they're waiting to buy, and they do a lot of their own research
by Ryan Fitzgerald May 8
4 terrible ways to get 'likes' on social media
Opinion
Sure, we all want our 'friends' (and their friends) to engage with us online both personally and professionally, but don't make these gross moves
by Jay Thompson May 8
Don't believe Keller Williams is a tech company? Think again
Opinion
The next round of platform wars will be won by the companies that nail the end-to-end consumer experience
by Bernice Ross May 8
4 fears agents need to embrace to truly connect with their audience
Opinion
Making yourself vulnerable and putting yourself out there is essential for creating content that communicates authentically
by Christy Murdock May 7
Can't we all just get along? 3 tips for establishing mutual respect
Opinion
Stepping away from your emotions, taking a breath and understanding someone else' position are all essential to managing difficult deals
by Robin Kencel May 6
6 tips for pricing your listing to move
Opinion
Be accurate, truthful and insightful in determining a listing price that will give everyone the best chance for a positive outcome
by Spyro Kemble May 3
The Real Word: How boomerang buyers are making a comeback
Opinion
Plus realtor.com leads and Airbnb in NYC
by Byron Lazine May 3