8 bogus questions sellers ask when interviewing listing agents
Some of the tried-and-true questions sellers have been asking for years are actually totally meaningless. Here are the top bogus questions sellers ask along with ways to effectively counter them
by Carl Medford Mar 30
Pulse: Readers share a time when financing derailed a deal
From a client failing to disclose a marriage to a lender ghosting everyone a week before closing, here are a few deal-breakers that came between your buyers and their dream homes
by Inman Mar 30
Why the Equality Act matters — and how you can make a difference
With the Equality Act, the LGBTQ+ community would have anti-discrimination protections during the homeownership journey. Here's how it can make a difference in the equal and fair treatment of LGBTQ+ buyers and sellers
by Ryan Weyandt Mar 30
Keller Williams hires 4 new top executives
The new executives come from a variety of backgrounds and will now take the lead on legal issues, financial services and other topics
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 29
5 big challenges for REX Real Estate in 2021
The well-connected discount brokerage is trying to raise more funding and grow its business as it takes on industry behemoths NAR and Zillow
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 29
10 plumbing issues agents should know about (and their solutions)
Plumbing issues can cause so many headaches for buyers, sellers and their agents. If you're a real estate pro, knowing a few simple tips and having an understanding of these problems can help put your and your clients' minds at ease
by Gerard Splendore Mar 29
How to steer your brokerage through extreme markets
Operating a brokerage during extreme market fluctuations? You'll need to develop a strategy — and that starts with supporting your agents, providing superior service and learning how to be flexible through it all
Why are credit score apps different from a lender's pull?
It's not unusual for consumers to be baffled by the fact that credit scores from consumer finance websites like Credit Karma are different from what their lender pulls. Micah Curtis explains why that happens
by Rick Guerrero Mar 29
Bay Area indie Sereno Group merges with Dwell Realtors
The combined company will have nearly 600 agents spread out across much of Northern California
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 26
The Real Word: Could independent contractor status die?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the status of real estate agents as independent contractors, how to generate more listings and who's crushing it on TikTok
by Byron Lazine Mar 26
RE/MAX launches new agent healthcare program
The program promises to give agents, brokers, managers and their families access to PPO coverage from Aetna
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 25
RE/MAX exec on shifting market: 'Have a savings account'
Nick Bailey also warned agents that there's no 'get rich quick schemes' in real estate at the company's R4 event
by Patrick Kearns Mar 25
HomeServices of America once again tops Real Trends 500
The Berkshire Hathaway company had the most transaction sides in 2020, though Realogy Brokerage Group did the most volume. Several newer tech-focused companies also had good showings
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 25