Failed it! 5 ways to grow from your mistakes
Making mistakes in real estate (especially when you're first starting out) is inevitable. However, if you approach failure with the right attitude, commit to the practice and tap into the expertise of mentors, you'll grow in this business
by Darryl Davis Aug 23
RE/MAX and eXp Realty settle their recruitment lawsuit
RE/MAX had sued eXp Realty earlier this year over claims the latter company improperly solicited RE/MAX franchisees and that it misrepresented RE/MAX's commission splits
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 20
7 open-shelving design concepts to inspire your decor
Open shelving is more than just a fleeting trend. When done right, it can really imbue a home with some much-needed style and personality while saving space. Here are a few fresh and creative ways to put this concept to good use
by Antoinette Fargo Aug 20
The Real Word: Is Zillow's ShowingTime deal fraught with competition issues?
Opinion
This week, Bryon and Nicole discuss whether Zillow is potentially becoming a monopoly and go over a list of things to do before selling a home and real estate tips from Kim Kardashian
by Byron Lazine Aug 20
Is 3D printing the answer for sustainable building?
Opinion
The current construction industry remains powerful in its environmental degradation. However, 3D printing may offer a chance to rewire construction’s cyclical ideology, acting as a solution to both sustainability and efficiency
by Daniel Neiditch Aug 20
Keller Williams hires former eXp, Zillow exec to oversee iBuying
Raymond 'RJ' Jones will spearhead both Keller Offers, the company's iBuying program, and Keller Manage, a soon-to-launch program that'll provide home maintenance services
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 19
Need buy-side help? Hire candidates with these 6 skills
Thinking about hiring a showing assistant or buyer's agent? This list of must-have skills, qualities and traits will come in handy as you vet potential team members
by Adam Hergenrother Aug 19
'Dire days lie ahead': The impact of COVID-19 and wildfires on housing
Opinion
The recent onslaught of wildfires and accompanying smoke blanketing many states are combining with the pandemic with deadly results. It is not just personal health that is being affected — there are significant implications for real estate as well
by Carl Medford Aug 19
How to reenergize your diversity efforts to enact change
Last summer, everyone was on the quest for equality, but where are we one year after George Floyd's murder? Julia Lashay Israel, Keller Williams head of diversity, equity and inclusion, shares some initiatives she's embracing
by Lee Davenport Aug 19
5 ways marketing tools can improve customer service 
If you're looking to improve the customer experience for your agents' clients, marketing tools can come in handy. Here are a few you should consider adding to your repertoire
by Rainy Hake Austin Aug 19
@properties hires former Christie's exec to build franchise business
Natalie Hamrick spent nearly nine years at Christie's International Real Estate. She'll now help @properties grow its franchise operations
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 18
Reali raises $250M in equity and debt financing
The company has flat-fee and cash-offer programs for both buyers and sellers, and it has now raked in more than $300 million in total funding since its founding
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 18
Compass nears profitability, outperforms competition: Mike DelPrete
The hot real estate market has fueled strong growth across the industry. Compass' growth is noteworthy, and it demonstrates that though the industry moves slowly, some players move faster than others
by Mike DelPrete Aug 18
California's Red Oak Realty goes green
The company is now buying carbon offsets and will help clients do the same, and it has achieved official green certification for its facilities
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 18
Forget moratorium worries: Here's why now is the best time to invest in real estate
Now more than ever, properties are selling well over list price, and buyers are chomping at the bit to purchase. Here's why you shouldn't wait to get in on the action
by Victoria Kennedy Aug 18
Pulse: What are your top listing faux pas?
This week, we're asking readers to share some major listing bloopers they're seeing right now. What are some tragic errors agents just shouldn't commit?
by Inman Aug 18