Guest Contributor's Stories

10 reasons you will fail as a real estate agent

Here is what I can tell you –- there is one thing, and one thing alone, that will cause your success or failure. And that’s you. More specifically — your mindset.

Sep 12
My first sale: Dreams don't need their own room

I began my real estate career in 1975 at the ripe old age of 23. Back then, almost no one chose real estate as a first career. They went into the business in their 40s or early 50s after having left two jobs — leaving one and getting fired from another.

Mar 11
Warren Hitesh Myer, online mortgage pioneer, dies at 53

I was saddened to learn of the recent passing of Warren Hitesh Myer. For those who never met him, Warren was one of the true pioneers of the online world of real estate.

Nov 26
Warren Hitesh Myer, online mortgage pioneer, dies at 53
A friend reflects on the passing of a real estate giant
Nov 26
Opinion
Blue markets face bigger housing challenges than red markets
Declining affordability and rising income inequality take center stage
Nov 4
Why Realtors haven't been able to turn SEO into a major source of leads
Survey finds majority are unwilling to spend time and money to do it right
Oct 24
Why Realtors haven't been able to turn SEO into a major source of leads
Survey finds majority are unwilling to spend time and money to do it right
Oct 24
6 ways to destress your real estate transaction

With rising sales prices and very low inventory here in Portland, Oregon, I have been noticing a trend over the past several months of buyers and sellers who are carrying a lot of stress about the sale or purchase of their home.

More transactions seem to be falling apart over buyer and seller differences, and more tense interactions seem to be occurring among real estate agents as they negotiate deals.

Oct 22