Part of the job? Hell no! Harassment of female agents has to end — now
Opinion
A man, possibly operating under a pseudonym, has been harassing women in real estate online and on phone calls for the past two years. He has been the subject of several complaints across the country, in New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia and California
by Rachael Hite Jun 8
How are the schools? Three alternative rating sites to help your clients research their options
Opinion
Taking a broader view of school ratings and the methodologies they use to arrive at their conclusions can elevate thousands of schools nationwide that are unfairly underrated by today’s dominant system
by Tom Brown Jun 8
Preventing unintentional housing discrimination
Opinion
As Realtors, we are responsible for ensuring that our actions do not unintentionally discriminate against any individual or group. Unfortunately, unintentional discrimination can be challenging to identify and even more difficult to avoid
The most important mortgage column you may ever read
Opinion
An “All-In-One-Mortgage” combines bank account, mortgage, and equity line of credit into a single product that lets you pay off your mortgage up to 18 years sooner
by Bernice Ross Jun 8
Here are the craziest ways you've kept a transaction together: Pulse
This week, we asked: What's the wackiest thing you've had to do to get a deal done? You answered with some doozies
by Inman Jun 8
Get on board: Training your team for fair housing
Opinion
Any time you spend preparing your teams to handle fair housing questions will save you time, money and reputation in the long run
by Joel Lock Jun 8
The ultimate guide to tenant screening for DIY landlords
Opinion
Finding and onboarding the right tenant is critical to a landlord’s ability to generate steady, reliable, long term income
by Logan Ransley Jun 7
5 must-have qualities and skills for showing a home
Do you have what it takes to impress buyers while showing homes? These are the five qualities your clients are looking for
by Santiago Arana Jun 7
The present (and future) of MLS regionalization
Opinion
Find out why regionalization isn’t just for urban metroplexes anymore
by Christy Murdock Jun 7
Overcome your public speaking fears to become a stronger Realtor
Opinion
Public speaking is an essential skill in real estate to land a listing, close a deal and present yourself as an authority. Still, it’s also a skill most agents avoid building because they’re terrified of actually getting up to give a presentation
by Patrick Grimes Jun 7
Circa 1930: What real estate agents need to know about housing styles in the 1930s
Opinion
The 1930s saw a blend of influences and trends, driven in large part by the impact of the Great Depression. 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 Jun 7
Before you take the plunge: What to know before becoming a part-time agent
Ready to begin your real estate career by going part-time? Part-time agent Joel Lock offers his tried-and-true advice for agents taking the dual-career plunge
by Joel Lock Jun 6
It's National Homeownership Month. Here's how you can address un-fair housing
Opinion
Un-fair housing is an impediment to homeownership. Without fair access and opportunity to buy a home in this land of the free, homeownership likely feels to those denied like a nightmare, not the American dream
by Lee Davenport Jun 6
Gavel over one hundred dollar bills represents Newrez' settling a complaint
Opinion
Many real estate professionals look down on discounted brokerages, but it may be because they're asking themselves the wrong questions. Here are the alternatives they might want to consider instead
by Grant Clayton Jun 3
Is flat fee the future of real estate? Here’s what to know
Opinion
As home prices have risen, driven by supply shortages and increased demand, many real estate industry experts have started considering whether the existing commission compensation model is still working
by Nicholas Acosta Jun 3
Want to get buyers moving? Learn their personality types
Opinion
Keeping in mind the personality type of your clients can help you become perceptive and tailor your approach, so that you're able to provide the best homebuying experience possible
by Christine Carr Jun 3