23 Instagram accounts that will help you be a better real estate agent
Opinion
Follow these pros on Instagram for ideas, tips and inspiration to grow your following and your business
by Jimmy Burgess May 12
Demise of discount brokerage REX may be imminent, reports indicate
REX General Counsel Michael Toth did not directly confirm REX was closing, but blamed NAR and Zillow for the death of its business model and said its suit against both would continue
by Andrea V. Brambila May 11
What happens if the DOJ kills cooperation and compensation on the MLS?
Opinion
Given how slowly change takes place in the real estate industry, any change in compensation may be years off. On the other hand, if the DOJ were to force the end of the shared compensation, the industry will have to scramble to shift to an entirely new environment
by Bernice Ross May 11
Avoid buyer's remorse: Prepare your clients for the true cost of homeownership
Opinion
Buying a home is considered one of the most significant milestones of adult life, yet many homeowners are troubled by buyer’s remorse. Here's how to better prepare buyers for the costs of homeownership
by Luke Babich May 11
Aisha Chiappetta joins The Agency as VP of strategic growth
Most recently, Chiappetta served as director of partnership expansion at Side for about two-and-a-half years
by Lillian Dickerson May 11
Don't wait, create! Help find hidden inventory for your buyers
Opinion
Inventory continues to be a challenge for all real estate agents, but you don’t have to wait passively for the market to provide inventory
by Tom Toole May 11
Will you negotiate commission? Here's what readers said
For some agents and brokers, the very idea of negotiating commission is taboo. For others, negotiation, even on commission is always on the table, especially in hyper-competitive markets
by Inman May 11
Use seller leasebacks to give your clients more options
Opinion
Providing creative solutions to buyers and sellers, such as leasebacks, is a tangible way to add value for clients and create opportunities
by Julie Busby May 11
How to help a homebuyer sweeten an offer — without going too far
Contingency clauses are there to protect buyers and shouldn't be dropped lightly. Here's how agents can help advise clients navigating the tricky situations that offer-sweeteners can create
by Daniel Houston May 11
Douglas Elliman sees increasing revenue in Q1 earnings
The brokerage saw its revenues increase 13.2% compared to the same quarter last year, spurred mainly by the luxury market
by Ben Verde May 10
Zillow flexes in the face of a cooling market: DelPrete
Opinion
Zillow and Realtor.com's Q1 results shine a light on two key factors: overall revenue growth is slowing and Zillow's next-gen lead gen business, Zillow Flex, is building momentum
by Mike DelPrete May 10
Why my opinion on Roe v. Wade doesn't matter
Opinion
Although the overturning of Roe v. Wade promises to have a massive cultural impact, some experts also posit an impact on migration patterns
by Jay Thompson May 10
Working with sellers in a market shift: 7 dos and don'ts
Opinion
Whether you've noticed or not, the market has already started to shift. Those who embrace the new reality and effectively coach their clients will come out ahead
by Carl Medford May 10
'Much needed' or 'Ridiculous'? Realtors sound off on NAR fee hike
Paying $10 more for the trade group's consumer ad campaign has agents and brokers reevaluating what they're getting for their NAR membership
by Andrea V. Brambila May 10
Passing the exam: How do we treat LGBTQ+ clients and colleagues?
Opinion
We are experiencing a midterm exam for humanity. Find out how the industry can do a better job of working with LGBTQ+ colleagues and serving all clients
by Ryan Weyandt May 10
Compass brings Shopify CTO Allan Leinwand on as board member
The ‘engineering visionary’ who also worked at Slack, Zynga and Cisco Systems, will help guide Compass during a period of rapid growth
by Jim Dalrymple II May 9