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
The Real Word: Can ShowingTime competitors step up?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the new showing platform Instashowing, Redfin’s acquisition of RentPath, and Kim Kardashian's and Kayne West's divorce.
by Byron Lazine Feb 26
The Real Word: Should you blame Zillow or your leaders?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Brad Inman’s reaction to Zillow acquiring ShowingTime, buyer's regret during the health crisis and fair housing policy regarding buyer letters
by Byron Lazine Feb 22
What to expect when shifting to a buyer's market
Opinion
Nobody really knows what will happen next year — or the year after. Shifts are normal for markets, so agents should think through possible changes and plan for them. Here are a few things to consider
by Andrew Fortune Dec 6
Ramped-up mortgage purchases signal high homebuying demand
Mortgage purchase applications were up 28% year over year, according to data released Wednesday by the Mortgage Bankers Association
by Patrick Kearns Sep 2
Think we're headed into a buyer's market? Guess again
Four agents in Chicago, St. Louis and Dallas share how they're helping homebuyers navigate a seller's market marred by economic fear and the coronavirus
by Marian McPherson May 20
Want to propel your brokerage forward? Follow these 6 steps
Opinion
At this point, brokerages should be planning to re-enter the market when COVID-19 restrictions lift. Here's how one brokerage is rolling up its sleeves and building momentum
by Teresa Mack May 5
Compass agents anticipate post-pandemic buyer's market in California
More than 700 Compass California agents shared their concerns, market predictions for when shelter-in-place laws lift
by Marian McPherson Apr 15
How to avoid overpricing properties in a shifting market
Opinion
If your market has begun to slow, understanding how to properly price homes in a declining market — and how to talk about it with clients — is critical
by Bernice Ross Feb 19
Making repair requests? 7 guidelines to ensure the deal doesn't tank
Opinion
What constitutes an unreasonable repair request? Here's how to prevent your transaction from blowing up
by Carl Medford Nov 14
Is your hot seller’s market over? How to recognize a slowdown and pivot
Do you have a strategy to thrive in a market slowdown? Here are 6 approaches to help you do that
by Bernice Ross Aug 19
Facing a buyer’s market? 5 pivots listing agents must make
Opinion
Agents need to focus on more precise pricing and marketing strategies as the tide turns
by Nicole Solari Jul 9
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Homeowners who sold their home in Q1 2019 experienced an average price gain of $57,500 over purchase — a $2,500 quarter-over-quarter decline
by Marian McPherson Apr 24
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Realtor.com finds that rising interest rates and home prices will overshadow the housing market next year
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 27
How to explain to sellers that the market is turning
Agents will need to rely heavily on data and transparent communication as they present the realities to their sellers
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 23