7 reasons you shouldn't require a pre-approval to show a home
It isn't always a bad idea to spend time with potential clients who have yet to get a pre-approval letter
by Missy Yost Dec 30
5 simple New Year's resolutions that'll pay big dividends in 2020
KISS your way through 2020: Keep it simple ...
by Christy Murdock Dec 27
Real estate industry rallies for agent who lost sons in Christmas car crash
Twin 16-year-olds Mark Anthony and Michael Angelo Urista were 2 of 3 teens killed when the Hyundai sedan they were in veered into a northbound lane and hit a utility pole
Tech startup launches 'Craigslist for pocket listings'
In the face of the National Association of Realtors' new ban on pocket listings, OfferAI's tool connects real estate agents to a network of investors who purchase off-market properties
by Patrick Kearns Dec 27
Reflections over resolutions: How to learn from setbacks and failures
Opinion
Setbacks and failures will happen, but it's what you learn from these valuable mistakes that allows you to continue to grow into the next (and best) version of yourself
by Rachael Hite Dec 27
Augment 'lead generation' with 'relationship building' in your 2020 business plan
The term 'lead generation' is a modern, dehumanizing concept that you might want to rethink in 2020
by Patrick Kilner Dec 27
Florida family could be homeless for the holidays following rental scam
Fredy Asevedo transferred more than $3,000 for a two-month deposit on a rental before the man posing as his real estate agent stopped replying to his calls
Here's what real estate agents are predicting for 2020 (and beyond)
Find out what agents and brokers all over the country are predicting for the next 10 years
by Christy Murdock Dec 26
Bruce Willis sells upstate New York estate at a reduced $7.66M
The 'Die Hard' star sold the Bedford Corners home after slashing the price by $5.3M
How to plan for team success in 2020
It goes beyond setting vague goals and leaving agents to figure it out for themselves
by Ryan Rodenbeck Dec 26
Smart-home tech for agents: SmartThings vs. Hubitat Elevation
Which of these tech tools is best for you or your clients? We'll help you decide
by Brandon Doyle Dec 26
Anatomy of a deal killer: Missed emails and lack of follow-up
Don't just shoot off an email and expect a response. Always follow up with a phone call.
by Troy Palmquist Dec 26
Pulse: How do you overcome ‘You don’t hold open houses? Why?’
Take this one-question survey to share your top objection handlers for sellers who want that open house. Results come out next Tuesday
by Inman Dec 25
Last-minute gift idea: How about a piece of this 800-year-old castle
Preservation groups are leading a crowd-funding campaign to restore the Château de Vibrac by selling off co-ownership rights to the crumbling 13th century French castle
Pulse: 14 responses to 'I can't afford an agent'
Readers emphasized that, even though agents charge commission, sellers can still net more by hiring one
by Inman Dec 24