Opinion
For some homebuyers, down payment assistance can prove to be a game-changer. Here's why, at the very least, real estate agents should familiarize themselves with affordable financing options for purchasing a home
by Teresa Boardman Feb 11
Establishing a successful marketing strategy is all about having a clear vision and a plan that can be executed effectively while differentiating your brand from the competition
by Rainy Hake Austin Feb 11
When done right, this secret technique can help team members keep distractions at bay and focus on the task at hand. As a leader, here's what you need to know to keep their schedules in tip-top shape
by Kathleen Black Feb 11
In real estate, as in life, there are no guarantees, but following these tips will give any new agent a solid foundation for a successful career
by Yuriy Moshes Feb 11
Opinion
These three tech trends allow luxury agents to give their clients a better experience, which is why they will change the face of real estate in 2021 and beyond
by Mauricio Umansky Feb 11
Assistants can dig into their leader’s thinking and leadership style even more to help shape the decision-making process by asking these questions
by Adam Hergenrother Feb 11
After Zillow announced its acquisition of ShowingTime for $500M on Wednesday, real estate agents expressed concerns about the portal's growing reach and the fate of their data
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 10
Previously an automated valuation model, the Zestimate will be a 'live offer' in many markets in 2021. The company also revealed that it's finally making money on the homes it buys and sells through Zillow Offers
by Patrick Kearns Feb 10
The company plans to continue to operate ShowingTime as an open platform for all real estate agents, not just those who partner with Zillow
by Patrick Kearns Feb 10
As Zillow's iBuyer profits clocked in at $27M in the fourth quarter, it's the Premier Agent business that sent Zillow to record-setting highs
by Patrick Kearns Feb 10
Homes priced over $1M made up 10.8% of all saved searches on Redfin.com in January, up from 8.5% the previous year, and the highest point this figure has reached since 2017
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 10
Capitol rioters' public records reveal extensive financial hardship, and nearly 20% faced bankruptcy or foreclosure prior to the insurrection, according to 'The Washington Post'
by Marian McPherson Feb 10
Previously listed at $165M, the 28,000-square-foot estate known as Villa Firenze had lingered on the market for more than 2 years before its owner put it on the auction block
We'll discuss the evolving role of the brokerage and much more at Connect Now next week.
by Rachel Mastandrea Feb 10
The Evolving Neighborhood Uplift Fund is designed to provide funding for would-be entrepreneurs in traditionally underserved communities
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 10