Win your next open house with these smart lead capture apps
Now that things are stabilizing, at least in terms of competition, agents will need to do more to market their in-person open house, and ensure those who show up are made part of their CRM
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 23
Can you find the real Zillow Gone Wild comments about this house?
An upscale property in New York state bears a striking resemblance to a clunky vehicle in Star Wars. Can you figure out what Zillow Gone Wild fans had to say about the property?
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 17
Larry Ellison lists North Palm Beach oceanfront home for $145M
The move comes a little over 1 year after purchasing the property for $80M, and about 2 months after buying a separate $173M estate in nearby Manalapan from tech entrepreneur Jim Clark
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 17
Incentives slashed, downlines dropped. Time to sell real estate
Opinion
As Compass pulls back on sign-on sweeteners and downlines ain’t what they used to be, some newer agents are having to learn how to build a business from the ground up — all over again
by Troy Palmquist Aug 17
$8,733 per square foot? A Laguna Beach spec home breaks a record
Tim Smith of the Smith Group at Coldwell Banker Realty closed the record-breaking deal after receiving multiple offers on the 5,000-square-foot Orange County, California, property
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 17
Move that listing: 6 right-pricing tips for a shifting market
In a shifting market, the right price is everything. Here's how to make sure you're helping your sellers crunch the numbers effectively from the get-go
by Carl Medford Aug 16
Walkthrough woes: 7 things that cause pre-closing stress
By the time buyers attend the final walkthrough, they may be stressed out and nitpicking. Here are the items that may set them off, along with ways to offset their frustrations
by Cara Ameer Aug 8
Are you geared up for a down market? 
Opinion
If you haven’t experienced a buyer’s market before, everything you know about selling real estate is about to be turned upside down. Here's how to weather a downturn and keep your business moving forward
by Bernice Ross Aug 3
Want an unforgettable listing? Try these 7 open house secrets
An open house is the perfect opportunity to make a last impact on clients and potential clients to grow your business
by Troy Palmquist Aug 2
House from hell: Potential buyer's duty to clear out hoarder house
The house in Dover, New Hampshire, appears ordinary from the initial exterior shots until the listing photos take the viewer inside and reveal what appears to be an extreme hoarding situation
by Ben Verde Aug 1
Kenny G's former Seattle estate lists for a record $85M
Previously, the priciest listing in the greater Seattle area was a $60M property listed about 2 years ago, which was also located in the Hunts Point community
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 29
Brad Pitt buys historic D.L. James' clifftop Carmel home for $40M
The home is located atop a steep bluff on the oceanside of Highway 1. The deal marks one of the priciest to ever close in the Carmel area, according to local agents
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 27
Tongue-tied when explaining your commission? You need this list
Opinion
Every dollar counts, especially in a tight economy. If you are not explaining the full depth of your services, sellers may want to cut your commission short
Get noticed! How to bring the sexy back to your listing
Opinion
It’s time to get back to what we do best: Getting those listings noticed
by Troy Palmquist Jul 26
These new MLS rules could kill future bombshell commission lawsuits
Opinion
A new policy by Northwest MLS offers a glimpse of changes that could make commissions easier to negotiate and more transparent
by Bernice Ross Jul 22
Hamptons home slated for completion in 2024 seeks $50M
The property, developed by renowned LA-based architect Roman James, will sit on 7 acres of land at the highest point in Water Mill, New York, offering stunning 280-degree views
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 20