Doing home showings? Here's how to do it safely and effectively
These tips might not be new information, but in today's sensitive and stressful time, agents should do everything they can to ensure a productive and enjoyable showing experience
by Cara Ameer Jul 21
6 sales tips for agents who hate sales
As a new agent, you might be hating the sales process, worried to come across as pushy. But it doesn’t have to be scary or unethical. Instead, sales can be an enjoyable process for both you and your clients. Here's how
by Ricardo Mello Jul 20
Forget thoughtless mass emails: Focus on a personalized approach
By incorporating a customized strategy, you will strengthen the core connection that people in your sphere have with you and remind them that you are someone they know, like and trust
by Brandon Doyle Jul 20
Flood of former Alain Pinel agents exit Compass for Dudum Real Estate
22 agents have moved over to Dudum Real Estate Group since May, 20 of who were previously members of Alain Pinel Realtors, a brokerage Compass acquired last year
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 17
One of Douglas Elliman's top teams jumps to Compass
Chad Carroll starred in the only season of Bravo's 'Million Dollar Listing Miami'
by Patrick Kearns Jul 17
The Real Word: How useful are Zillow's agent profiles?
More this week: A possible increase in property taxes and how to avoid trouble on social media
by Byron Lazine Jul 17
Smart home tech for agents: 6 video doorbells and their perks
There are so many video doorbells out there — Ring, Nest Hello, Arlo, Eufy, Remo+ and GateLabs, to name a few. Which one should you go for? Here's a comparison
by Brandon Doyle Jul 17
Why aren't you blogging? Now's the perfect time
Opinion
As a small business owner, having unique content and a blog that doesn’t look like everyone else’s is an advantage. It's important to stand out in a crowded field. It's affordable, too
by Teresa Boardman Jul 17
Century 21 brings on top-ranked Keller Williams agent and his team
Kyle Seyboth closed 497 transactions and $127.7 million in sales in 2019, according to Real Trends. He and his 12-member team are jumping to Century 21 Real Estate
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 16
Home sales have officially exceeded pre-pandemic levels
Fueled by record-low mortgage rates, home sales have surged beyond January and February, according to Redfin's latest monthly market survey
by Patrick Kearns Jul 16
What your team's accountability plan should look like
A good CRM will provide you with enough true information to hold agents accountable as well as compare how your team members work
by Kathleen Black Jul 16
5 ways to support struggling team members
While some agents might be closing deals at the same rate as last year, others might be struggling to stay afloat. As a broker or team leader, here's what you can do to help
by Erica Ramus Jul 16
The key to talent retention? Growing your intrapreneurs
Instead of having a revolving door of agents, fill your business with intrapreneurs who are committed to and invested in your vision. Here's how to ensure your top producers never want to leave
by Holly Priestner Jul 16
Realogy's iBuyer platform RealSure returns to market with new offerings
The platform has extended the length of its guaranteed sale and allows homeowners to stay in their homes for longer if they sell through RealSure
by Patrick Kearns Jul 15
What a Compass IPO might mean for the company — and the industry
Opinion
There’s little doubt that Compass will go public eventually. How will that impact the tech-forward brokerage and the industry at large?
by Jay Thompson Jul 15
10 reasons real estate teams fail
Whether you're starting a team or an agent partnership, avoid these 10 mistakes. Pivot now so you're as productive and as profitable as possible
by Bernice Ross Jul 15