The 3 moments that made Douglas Elliman's new CEO, Scott Durkin
From buying an apartment to a meeting with Barbara Corcoran in Manhattan, Scott Durkin shares the 3 life moments that steered him on his path to success
by Libertina Brandt Aug 13
Cash in on your hard work: 7 steps for getting more online reviews
Online reviews are key to building credibility with potential customers, Jimmy Burgess writes. Don't know where to start? Here are strategies to get your clients to sing your praises
by Jimmy Burgess Aug 13
The Real Word: What did Zillow's Q2 earnings report reveal?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a Black real estate agent and his clients who were handcuffed while touring a home, Zillow seeing profits slip and real estate agents paying NCAA athletes
by Byron Lazine Aug 13
3 moments that made Compass New York Tristate President Rory Golod
Rory Golod has climbed the ranks at Compass to become the president of the brokerage's offices in the New York tristate region. Here are 3 moments that shaped his career
by Libertina Brandt Aug 12
New Compass agents can compete with Howard Hanna: Court
Howard Hanna had sought a preliminary injunction to prevent its former agents from violating noncompete, nonsolicitation and confidentiality agreements
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 12
Are real estate commissions going down? Not so much
Opinion
If home prices are at an all-time high, how can we say that commissions are going down? Here's what agents might not be noticing when it comes to their commission
by Teresa Boardman Aug 12
How inflation has impacted this broker
Opinion
Inflation can have a deep and lasting impact on housing and the larger economy. Here, one broker steps back to recount what it was like during the 1970s inflation and what's different now
by Gretchen Rosenberg Aug 12
How agents can tap into the 'gold mine' of divorce listings
Forget about expired and FSBO listings — if agents can successfully and consistently land divorce listings, their business will boom
by Libertina Brandt Aug 12
3 simple tactics for getting your luxury waterfront listing sold
Selling a luxury house that overlooks the water can be lucrative, if you know how to do it right. Here are a few tried-and-true tips to help you promote the benefits of living in a waterfront residence
by Larry Alton Aug 12
6 tips for expanding your network with social media
From sharing personal stories to engaging with your audience and creating valuable content, utilizing these tools will ensure your sphere of influence continues to grow
by James Harris AND David Parnes Aug 12
Ready to add a listing agent to your team? 6 traits to look for
Opinion
Find someone who's better than you and who understands how to manage clients, communicate with authority and compassion, and get deals done
by Adam Hergenrother Aug 12
The virtual staging advantages even naysayers can’t deny
COVID-19 took virtual staging from the wings and placed it center stage. Now that we have, through necessity, experienced digital staging firsthand, it will be a dominant factor going forward
by Carl Medford Aug 11
Pulse: How do you make sure your listings stand out in 2021?
There's a lot more to a listing today than ever before. So, what tools and strategies are you using to make sure your sellers' house shines?
by Inman Aug 11
How to use Instagram to motivate sellers to list with you
This ever-growing app is a powerful tool for building connections that result in leads contacting you. Here are a few creative ways Instagram can help you reach potential sellers
by Bernice Ross Aug 11
5 paint colors that can boost your sellers' home value
Whether you’re doing a major update or staging their home for sale, here’s how to put these in-demand and inviting colors to work for your clients
by Antoinette Fargo Aug 11
How to reach stalled homebuyers
Whether they’re ready to spend their quarantine savings or are restarting an abandoned home search, here’s how to talk to these eager buyers
by Christy Murdock Aug 10