Pulse: How are you educating clients about mortgage and alt finance?
This week, we are curious to know: How are you helping clients navigate the complicated mortgage process? How are you informing your clients about their options?
by Inman Mar 10
Why agent Aaron Seawood left the music industry for real estate
Triplemint team leader Aaron Seawood shares the twists, turns and risks that led him from the music industry to real estate, and why he left Compass for a new brokerage in the middle of the pandemic
by Marian McPherson Mar 9
Pulse: What clients need to know about mortgages in 2021
This week, our readers tell us how they're educating clients about the mortgage market in this red-hot real estate landscape. Here's what homebuyers need to be prepared for today
by Inman Mar 9
What do clients need in 2021? 8 skills every agent must nail
Opinion
In today’s frenzied markets, real estate agents have to be on top of every aspect of the deal. Here’s what buyers and sellers should expect from agents
by Cara Ameer Mar 9
10 credit mistakes that could cost buyers their dream home
Here's how you can help keep your clients on track to prevent them from blowing up their chances of owning a home
by Carl Medford Mar 8
Thinking of making seniors your niche? Here's 5 tips from experts
The industry’s best SRES professionals weigh in on the challenges — and rewards — of working with this often overlooked demographic
by Christy Murdock Mar 7
The Real Word: What does Zillow's earnings mean for solo agents?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Zillow’s shareholder letter, Compass acquisitions and direct mail strategies that work
by Byron Lazine Mar 5
3 ways to develop a winning feeder market gameplan
There are deals to be made across town or across the country. Think beyond your local market and increase your influence and impact by determining the feeder markets that serve your area
by Mauricio Umansky Mar 4
Compass’ path to profitability is uncertain: Mike DelPrete
Compass is losing less money per transaction as it scales, but it's still losing a lot of money, making a path to profitability uncertain
by Mike DelPrete Mar 4
3 excuses agents make that sabotage their success
Without even realizing it, agents often get in their own way and self-sabotage their success by making excuses. As a result, they miss out on important opportunities to grow. Do any of these common excuses sound familiar?
by Kathleen Black Mar 4
7 secrets to growing a high-performing, loyal, lasting team
Opinion
High-performing teams are developed, grown and cultivated with purpose — from the inside out. Here are the common themes I see among solid teams
by Chris Pollinger Mar 4
Two high-powered teams join major NorCal indie Sereno
The Bay Area-based Watson-Marshall Group is jumping ship from Compass, while the Margaretich Team on the California-Nevada border is leaving RE/MAX
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 3
Pulse: What do clients need to know about mortgages in 2021?
In today's pandemic-stricken real estate landscape, agents have to do everything they can to educate homebuyers — especially when it comes to the mortgage market. So, what do clients need to prepare for?
by Inman Mar 3
Redfin’s bid to buy RentPath isn’t about rentals
Opinion
Of course, Redfin is making a move into the rental space. The only surprise about this acquisition should be what took so long
by Jay Thompson Mar 3
baby boomer real estate
Opinion
Baby boomers own a lot of real estate and, therefore, a lot of potential business. A broker of the generation offers some advice for agents looking to work with this cohort
by Teresa Boardman Mar 3
Keller Williams stays the course amid leadership changes
Opinion
Like with most growing organizations, leadership changes over time, but Gary Keller's message has not