250-agent indie affiliates with Corcoran for first Hawaii franchise
Elite Pacific Properties is joining Corcoran as Corcoran Pacific Properties, with 11 offices serving the entire state of Hawaii
by Patrick Kearns Aug 11
Does the housing ladder still work?
Opinion
The idea is that most people begin their homeownership journey with a starter home and make their way up to more expensive housing. But is that theory still valid — especially now during a pandemic?
by Steve Cook Aug 11
Pulse: Where our readers turn for business advice
This is where our readers turn whenever they're looking for advice on growing their business — a particularly difficult task to get right in the midst of this year's health crisis, shutdowns and market fluctuations
by Inman Aug 11
Cabin for sale — bear not included
A fixer-upper cabin in South Lake Tahoe is on the market for $199K — and, no, the 500-pound bear featured in the listing's photos doesn't come with the sale
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 10
Get real! 3 tips for helping buyers stop chasing shiny objects
Because they're often distracted by shiny objects, homebuyers might be missing out on opportunities to purchase with little or no competition. Here are a few things agents can do to help clients adapt their behaviors and increase their chances of success
by Carl Medford Aug 10
Why you should treat your relationship with clients like a partnership
Opinion
Here's why working together, side by side, as partners is the best way to build rapport, establish mutual trust and create loyalty between real estate agents and their clients
by John Giffen Aug 9
Need advice? 10 inspirational quotes from real estate coaches
Because this month revolves around coaching, it's only fitting to share the very best and most inspiration quotes from notable real estate coaches. Here are a few picks to help get you through tough times
by Kevin Kauffman Aug 8
'I don't think it should go away': Agents sound off on TikTok ban
Agents have mixed feelings about an executive order issued by President Trump banning use of the Chinese-owned app if it's not sold to an American company by next month
Gary Keller: Amid Q2 declines, agents are serving 'critical roles'
Keller Williams agents have shown 'remarkable resilience and fortitude over the past several months,' the Keller Williams CEO said during a Q2 earnings call in which the company reported a 15% year-over-year decline in transactions and sales volume
by Patrick Kearns Aug 7
RE/MAX to investors: COVID-19 accelerated tech transformation
The pandemic also underscored how agents remain the most important part of the transaction, Chief Customer Officer Nick Bailey told investors Friday morning
by Patrick Kearns Aug 7
The Real Word: Is 'was' a word of the past?
Opinion
More this week: Traits real estate agents should possess and how a virtual reality experience helped sell an $18M condo in record time
by Byron Lazine Aug 7
What agents need to know about smart home protocols
Setting up a smart home can really add value to a home — not to mention, enormous convenience for the homeowner. But where do you get started? And how do you set up a centralized smart home hub? Here's what you need to know
by Brandon Doyle Aug 7
Mentoring the future: 4 ways to help leaders develop
Opinion
Mentoring is a great opportunity to develop the future leaders of your real estate business. The time invested will pay off in the long run
by Santiago Arana Aug 7
RE/MAX's support for franchisees led to 25% revenue drop in Q2
Despite the nearly 25% decline in revenue, RE/MAX CEO Adam Contos said June was an 'encouraging' month for the housing market
by Patrick Kearns Aug 6
Coldwell Banker welcomes first 3 brokerages to diversity program
Coldwell Banker has welcomed 3 women franchisees to its Inclusive Ownership Program, which aims at improving the diversity of real estate entrepreneurs
by Marian McPherson Aug 6
EXp CEO envisions surpassing 100K agents in 'next few years'
An agent count north of 100K would make eXp Realty the biggest brokerage in the US, with nearly twice the number of its leading competitor, Realogy Brokerage Group
by Patrick Kearns Aug 6