real estate transparency
Opinion
Referral fees are just the starting point for a larger conversation real estate professionals need to have about transparency, Cara Ameer writes
by Cara Ameer Dec 11
Gen Z homebuyers
Zoomer co-buying is on the rise. Knowing what makes this generation tick and how to help them architect a deal can lead to new income streams in a stalled market, Annette DeCicco writes
by Annette DeCicco Dec 10
real estate team performance
Troy Palmquist talks to proptech founder Brian Charlesworth to find out how his analytics platform is helping real estate teams supercharge their growth
by Troy Palmquist Dec 10
agent recognition plan
If the goal is to build strong brokerages, productive agents and sustainable businesses, Julia Lashay Israel writes, recognition belongs at the center of your strategy
AI to build client relationships
Agents are getting AI backwards, writes contributor Bernice Ross. They need to start with old-fashioned interviews before asking AI to write generic prompts for their business
by Bernice Ross Dec 10
EXp Realty promotes 2 execs to new leadership positions
Carrie Lysenko is now Chief Technology Officer, and Holly Mabery is Chief Brokerage Officer, a newly created role at the firm
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 10
Better Homes and Gardens: Homebuyers 'won’t settle for less'
Homebuyers are seeking earth-toned hues, indoor-outdoor spaces, large windows and lush landscaping in 2026, according to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate's latest trends report
by Marian McPherson Dec 10
WATCH: Take a peek inside NAR's legal strategy
The National Association of Realtors is in the middle of one of the biggest legal transitions in its history. The new general counsel discusses the massive changes happening behind the scenes
buy a home during holidays
The holiday season may actually be one of the best times of the year for savvy homebuyers to make their move, coach Darryl Davis writes
by Darryl Davis Dec 9
Make moving day smoother by handling the logistics for clients
Want to make everything easier for your clients, so they’re singing your praises to family and friends? Troy Palmquist says digging into the moving day details is the way
by Troy Palmquist Dec 9
Zillow lawsuit raises big questions for the real estate industry
Opinion
Whether it ends in settlement, dismissal or a landmark ruling, Derek Carlson writes, it marks another turning point in an industry undergoing rapid transformation
by Derek Carlson Dec 9
sales robots
Opinion
Transactional selling might win you a one-time real estate deal, Josh Ries writes. Consultative selling builds a business that lasts
by Josh Ries Dec 9
Redfin says it won't follow Zillow in removing climate risk data
In a new report, Redfin also revealed an uptick in demand for climate risk data following natural disasters such as California's wildfires and Texas' Hill Country floods
by Marian McPherson Dec 9
Florida firm granted $24K after buyer breaks broker agreement
Broker-owner Jeff Lichtenstein said he hopes the outcome of the arbitration serves as a 'benchmark' in future cases so that Realtors are rightfully paid for the work they put in
From selling MAC to 'Owning Manhattan': Tricia Lee shares her meteoric rise
Find out how the 'honorary mayor of Brooklyn' really feels about her expansion into Manhattan, her fans’ outcry over the Season 2 trailer, and Jessica Markowski’s social media
by Dani Vanderboegh Dec 9
The CEO of this big-box brand is 'hopeful' about real estate in 2026
REMAX Holdings CEO Erik Carlson reflected on the franchisor's growth in 2025 and offered predictions about 2026, which is primed to offer better affordability and sales
by Marian McPherson Dec 9