Don't blame Zillow, blame your leaders
Opinion
Zillow delivered tangible value to agents while the legacy industry stood still. Now, Zillow has become the industry's octopus, its tentacles reaching everywhere
by Brad Inman Feb 15
Need a better bio? 7 stellar examples you'll want to mimic
Plucked from a handful of superior, attention-grabbing agent 'about us' pages, these tips and strategies will help you whip up a stellar bio that gets read and noticed
by Christy Murdock Feb 13
EXp CEO Glenn Sanford questions consumer benefit of Zillow Offers
In a Facebook post on Friday, Glenn Sanford estimated that consumers are paying, on average, 11.4% in commissions when they sell to Zillow
by Patrick Kearns Feb 12
NextHome named No. 1 franchise in North America, KW nabs 2nd place
The company improved its standing from 2020 when it earned top franchise in the real estate category but just third franchise overall
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 12
The Real Word: What does Zillow's ShowingTime acquisition mean for agents?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Zillow’s acquisition of ShowingTime, Grant Cardone’s partnership with eXp Realty and how The Weeknd’s Super Bowl performance relates to real estate
by Byron Lazine Feb 12
Zillow looking forward to 'extending the reach' of ShowingTime: Barton
Zillow CEO Rich Barton said his company is trying to center transactions in its business model and that he wants to do to real estate what the iPhone did to phones and media
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 11
Corcoran opens its first international franchise in British Virgin Islands
The company celebrated 1 year of opening franchises by expanding its presence outside the United States for the first time, in the British Virgin Islands
by Patrick Kearns Feb 11
Fathom subsidiary IntelliAgent acquires Naberly Solutions
Fathom Holdings CEO Josh Harley said the acquisition will allow the company to upgrade and license its IntelliAgent platform and launch a national portal
by Marian McPherson Feb 11
Need more leads? 5 invaluable door-knocking tips
Door-knocking can be an impactful and memorable approach to establishing your name in new areas. So, if you're trying to cultivate your newly minted brand, here are a few tips to help you drum up new business
by James Harris AND David Parnes Feb 11
How to help cash-strapped buyers overcome financing hurdles
Opinion
For some homebuyers, down payment assistance can prove to be a game-changer. Here's why, at the very least, real estate agents should familiarize themselves with affordable financing options for purchasing a home
by Teresa Boardman Feb 11
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Establishing a successful marketing strategy is all about having a clear vision and a plan that can be executed effectively while differentiating your brand from the competition
by Rainy Hake Austin Feb 11
Want a more productive team? Here's the secret
When done right, this secret technique can help team members keep distractions at bay and focus on the task at hand. As a leader, here's what you need to know to keep their schedules in tip-top shape
by Kathleen Black Feb 11
Creating YouTube content? 7 ideas for generating infinite topics
When it comes to marketing your business, video can prove to be an indispensable tool. If you're ready to up your video game and create hyperlocal, engaging content, here are a few strategies to keep in mind
by Bernice Ross Feb 10
Real (Estate) Talk: How to be an antiracist real estate pro
Opinion
Impact is greater than intentions. The solution then is not solely to be a well-meaning real estate professional but an actively antiracist one. Here are a few resources to help you
by Lee Davenport Feb 10
Pulse: Tell us about a time when tech saved the day
This week, we're asking you to share your best experiences with tech — those moments when you welcomed digital tools into your process with open arms
by Inman Feb 10
Engel & Völkers Americas had its best year ever in 2020
The global brokerage posted $32B in transaction volume last year, with the Americas market increasing production by 38.4%