Master these 3 skill sets to outlast a down market
Soft skills, hard skills and more: It takes a lot to get your mindset right and grow your real estate business as a new agent
by Gavin Payne Aug 10
Circa 1990: What real estate agents need to know about the era’s housing styles
As the end of the millennium approached, homes became more about modern and contemporary styles, with a penchant for customization
by Gerard Splendore Aug 10
WATCH: Mike DelPrete on how agents are the real 1-stop shop
On stage at Inman Connect Las Vegas, DelPrete argued that most consumers don't need or want to navigate yet another dashboard or website. In many cases, they just want their agent
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 9
Stalemate: Listings are lingering a little longer as housing market cools
The share of homes listed for 30 days or longer increased 12.5% in July compared to a year earlier, with 61.2% of homes now sitting on the market for a month or longer, according to Redfin
by Ben Verde Aug 9
Real (Estate) Talk: Is this overzealous charity work or rightful amends by NAR?
Opinion
Historical inequities in the real estate industry created harm, and we have a collective responsibility to make it right, or at least better
by Lee Davenport Aug 9
New Agent Lifesaver: What should I be doing while waiting for my buyers' pre-approval?
Don't waste time while you wait for your buyer to get pre-approved for a home loan. Here are some ways to be ready to hit the ground running
How safe are you? 17 essential safety tips for real estate agents
Opinion
Staying safe as a real estate agent is your first priority. Make these 17 best practices into your new daily habits
by Luke Babich Aug 9
A man going through a checklist outside of a home to illustrate creating a seller safety plan.
Opinion
There certainly isn't enough advice out there on seller safety, says safety expert Robert Siciliano. Here are some tips to ensure your sellers (and you) stay safe during showings
by Robert Siciliano Aug 9
Side's Guy Gal: We're organizing the boutique brand rebellion
Big 5 brokerage brands are an evil empire that doesn't create value for agents or consumers and will ultimately be defeated, the company's co-founder and CEO said at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Matt Carter Aug 8
Walkthrough woes: 7 things that cause pre-closing stress
By the time buyers attend the final walkthrough, they may be stressed out and nitpicking. Here are the items that may set them off, along with ways to offset their frustrations
by Cara Ameer Aug 8
Homebuyer activity shows pulse as mortgage rates dip below 5%
Redfin's Homebuyer Demand Index rose 7 points during the last week of July, while mortgage purchase applications rose for the first time in 5 weeks, according to new data released Monday
by Ben Verde Aug 8
The Agency taps former Compass exec as Los Gatos managing director
Jeff Barnett brings 30 years of real estate experience to his new role as managing director in Los Gatos, California, most recently serving as vice president and managing director at Compass
by Ben Verde Aug 8
Opendoor is in $62M worth of legal trouble: The Real Word
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine discusses Opendoor's recent $62M settlement of its legal troubles with the FTC plus a flawed study of days on market
by Byron Lazine Aug 8