What to do when a customer calls about a home that is sold
Opinion
For too many agents, a call after the listing is sold is ignored. Instead, make it an opportunity and a springboard for adding value
by Tom Toole Jul 11
Circa 1950: What real estate agents need to know about housing styles from the 1950s 
Opinion
Housing from the 1950s is characterized by homogeneous style and post-World War II sensibilities, affluence and family size
by Gerard Splendore Jul 11
How to show your buyers you are a pro, even if you are new to the game
Inspiring confidence in your buyer clients means knowing the process from start to finish before you show that first property
Is your 2022 business plan holding up? Time for a reboot
Opinion
Many agents are taking a beat to rethink their business plans they wrote at the beginning of 2022. Is your plan ready to shift with the market?
by B. J. Sonderman Jul 8
Seeing contingencies come back? Your market is shifting
Opinion
As the market shifts, the reemergence of contingent transactions and contingency clauses can help you gauge the balance of power
by Bret Weinstein Jul 8
Cheers! Bublup offers a better way to organize business: Tech Review
Opinion
Bublup is business content organization and management software that can store, label, sort and share everything, including web addresses, home tour videos and listing agreements
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 8
Watch your step: 5 closing pitfalls and how to avoid them
Opinion
There are many moving parts throughout the homebuying process, and they all need to be completed successfully before your client has their keys in hand
by James Harris AND David Parnes Jul 8
Honey, pull over! How this agent gets 33,000 listing video views for $200
Of course, you'll feature that listing on the MLS, but how do you take your marketing to the next level with YouTube? Learn how to create targeted ads to get your latest listing more exposure
by Jimmy Burgess Jul 7
Frustrated with inventory? 5 tips for getting creative
Opinion
Many agents are frustrated with low inventory on both sides of the transaction. Try these strategies to create inventory for your clients and find a pathway to under contract
by Julie Busby Jul 6
Finances first: Getting started with first-time homebuyers
Opinion
Even with excellent credit and a good handle on their debt, when it comes to buying a home, especially the first one, homebuyers need a lot of additional help
by Ellen Sykes Jul 6
7 strategies that separate the winners and losers in a shifting market
Opinion
Getting your mindset right and getting up to speed on the best lead gen tools are essential for meeting the challenges of today's real estate market
by Bernice Ross Jul 6
The heat is on! 8 mistakes agents make when competing
Opinion
When the competition heats up, it's easy to get caught in the frenzy and make costly mistakes. Here's how to stay on track and keep your reputation intact
by Cara Ameer Jul 5
7 safety tips for brand new agents
Opinion
While you've probably thought about a lot of aspects of practicing real estate, the one you should start with is your personal safety. Here's how to stay safer as you go about your daily activities
by Jay Thompson Jul 5
Circa 1940: What real estate agents need to know about housing styles in the 1940s
The 1940s saw a blend of influences and trends, driven in large part by the needs of a post-World War II nation. Broker Gerard Splendore offers insight into the historical and architectural roots of the decade's home styles as part of his Circa series
by Gerard Splendore Jul 5
It’s up to us to keep the American dream alive and well
Opinion
To keep the American experiment vital and vibrant, we need buy-in from folks who are getting overlooked in the current market
by Troy Palmquist Jul 2
Texas' growing Asian American and Pacific Islander presence
Opinion
Having grown up in Texas, broker-owner Kelley Liu has seen first-hand how the Texas AAPI population has influenced the state and its markets, and vice-versa
by Kelley Liu Jul 1