Stop already! 12 things agents shouldn’t be doing right now
Opinion
This unique moment is a time to rise up and be better, so start by doing better
by Nicole Solari May 2
Fix that outlet! How to manage client expectations during the appraisal process
Help your clients — and yourself — during those tension-filled negotiations
by Troy Palmquist Jan 23
Are listing agents the right people to present your buyer offers?
Here's how to navigate this tricky situation without stepping on anyone's toes
by Bernice Ross Nov 15
Pulse: 45 ways to respond to 'I don't want to commit to an agent'
We asked, and you all came out in droves to share your best responses. Here are our favorites. (Stay tuned for a new survey question Wednesday!)
by Dani Vanderboegh Oct 15
Pulse: 35+ ways to overcome 'I only want to work with the listing agent'
We asked, and you all came out in droves to share your best responses. Here are our favorites. (Stay tuned for a new survey question Wednesday!)
by Inman Oct 8
Quit complaining about clients! They’re frustrated, too
Opinion
Be the one who educates them, provides information and holds their hand when necessary — and please answer the damn phone
by Erica Ramus Sep 19
The Real Word: Redfin's publishing buyer's agent commissions
Opinion
Plus, how brokerages are rubbing elbows with local community members
by Byron Lazine Sep 6
Redfin to publicly display buyer's agent commissions on its listings
The online brokerage believes that displaying buyers' agent commissions will add transparency and lead to a more efficient housing marketplace
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 29
Are buyer's agents becoming obsolete? This agent says yes
Opinion
Kerry Grinkmeyer points to 3 signs that buyer’s agents won’t be around in 5 years
by Pat Hiban Aug 27
Buyers thinking new build? 10 facts they should know first
While perfection is expected when building a new home, it is important to remember that humans are doing the work and humans aren’t perfect
by Cara Ameer Aug 21
Redfin expands its direct offer service to Northern Virginia
In Northern Virginia, if the seller accepts a Redfin Direct offer, they'd pay a 1% listing fee and a 1% transaction fee
by Patrick Kearns Jul 9
How buyer’s agents must adapt to survive
Opinion
We need to be better at explaining and demonstrating our value as agents to homebuyers if we want to thrive in the future
by John Giffen Jun 25
Why it's time to pull back the curtain on commission
Opinion
In an age of complete transparency over the costs of the real estate transactions, buyer's agents need to prove their worth
by Patrick Kilner Jun 19
Two wolves fighting
The trade group has quietly denounced the suits' claims in an FAQ to its approximately 1,100 Realtor associations
Inspection report's back! 3 steps to prevent a buyer meltdown
Once your buyers fully grasp the report, help them decide what the most important concerns are, and create a plan of action
by Kathleen Kuhn Apr 29