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
Man with visual disability using technology
Opinion
Ensure your property websites are ADA compliant and fully accessible to visually impaired individuals. Demonstrating website accessibility communicates to everyone that they are valued
Circa 1960: What real estate agents need to know about housing styles in the 1960s
Opinion
Housing from the 1960s is characterized by innovations that made residential living more convenient than ever before
by Gerard Splendore Jul 19
5 truths every agent should know about shifting markets
Opinion
A shifting market differentiates those who've developed professionally and those who are just pretending. Here's the reality check that you need right now
by Jimmy Burgess Jul 17
How to ease seller fears of a cooling market
If sellers are getting anxious, here's how to help them feel better about their odds of a timely sale during a market shift
by Rachael Hite Jul 15
Former Palm Beach home of Rush Limbaugh asks upward of $150M
Limbaugh purchased the 2.7-acre oceanfront property in 1998 for $3.9M through a limited liability company. Built in the West Indies style, the property includes several structures
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 14
Estate of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen sells 2 apartments for $101M
The deal on the Upper East Side units at 4 East 66th Street, which were never publicly listed, included a penthouse and a second apartment on a lower floor, according to records
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 13