The no-nonsense guide to bootstrapping your business
Think DIY is just for newbies to the real estate industry? Find out how you can bootstrap aspects of your business at any point — and how to decide which skills you bring to the table
by Christy Murdock Mar 1
Helping new buyers get 'invested' in real estate
Opinion
When working with buyers, take that conversation one step further and share what you know about the different investment opportunities in real estate
by Brittny McKay Feb 28
ChatGPT's take on commissions, compliance and the MLS
Cooperation and compensation are important parts of the real estate business. But the idea that they are inextricably tied to one another in the MLS structure, or that the marketplace would not value an MLS without a compensation feature, is short-sighted
by Sam DeBord Feb 28
Quitting time? How brokers can help cash-strapped agents survive
Opinion
In a market where listings are still scarce, a mid-career agent is having difficulties. What can the broker do for an agent in this position, who is completely strapped for cash?
by Anthony Askowitz Feb 28
Affordability, foreclosures, mortgages: How to navigate tough real estate conversations in 2023
Having tough conversations about real estate can be difficult when the news isn’t ideal — but remember that your clients are asking you because they trust you and your expertise
by Darryl Davis Feb 28
EXCLUSIVE: Kendall Bonner and team leave RE/MAX for eXp Realty
The news follows Bonner's recent decision just days earlier to merge the roughly 40-person RE/MAX Capital Realty, of which she was formerly broker-owner, with RE/MAX Alliance Group
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 27
Cardone says REI will 'save housing': The Real Word
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the latest from Gary Keller, Grant Cardone's market predictions and little things that undermine real estate businesses
by Byron Lazine Feb 27
23 home tour channels to watch on YouTube in 2023
If you're in the mood for some home design inspiration, these YouTube channels are sure to keep you entertained and informed
by Brandon Doyle Feb 25
BHHS Chair on housing market angst: 'This too shall pass'
No matter what the market's doing, the way you show up is the biggest factor in ensuring a successful outcome
by Jimmy Burgess Feb 24
How to put AI to work to make more money in your real estate business
Opinion
ChatGPT is poised to become a truly disruptive technology — if you know how to use it. As she wraps up this 3-part series, Bernice Ross talks with Jeff Lobb about marketing use cases
by Bernice Ross Feb 24
The hottest tools to add to your AI toolbox in 2023
ChatGPT is only a sliver of what’s already available in the AI space. Here’s a roundup of some of the hottest applications you’ll want to add to your AI toolbox
by Bernice Ross Feb 23
Leading Seattle team departs Sotheby's for Engel & Völkers
The 3-person Nielsen Group brings a collective 25 years of industry experience and an average annual sales volume of over $50M to Engel & Völkers
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 22
The secret to a happy, loyal team? It starts with accountability
Team members who are achieving their goals don’t leave. If an agent leaves because they don’t like accountability and are not achieving their goals, then love them as they go out the door
by Leslie Guiley Feb 22
Michael Scott to Miranda Priestly: 6 bad boss leadership lessons
This list provides a little taste of the all-you-can-eat buffet of bad bosses in television and movies. Find out what you can learn from this parade of awful leaders
by Christy Murdock Feb 22
The truth about ChatGPT: What you need to know before you use it
ChatGPT has taken the world by storm, but it's not perfect (yet). Before you use it, understand how it works, the wide variety of serious pitfalls and the potential risk to your business if you fail to fact-check the responses it provides
by Bernice Ross Feb 22
3 strategies to step into the spring market on the right foot
Now is the time to take constructive action that can impact the trajectory of your whole year. Do these 3 things to successfully set the tone for this year’s unique market conditions 
by Julie Busby Feb 21