No agent? Efizbo says no problem: Tech Review
This platform still lacks some of the advanced tech needed to move the transaction beyond the reach of agents
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 19
Judge orders Zillow to give REX FSBO listing data
Federal court in Seattle grants discount brokerage's motion to compel on the grounds that the data could show whether Zillow and NAR caused harm to REX or to competition in general
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 20
REX seeks court order for Zillow listing data on FSBOs
Court sets new trial date for June 5, 2023, as the legal battle over the National Association of Realtors' no-commingling rule continues
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 28
Court tosses Zillow FSBO antitrust and false advertising lawsuit
Picket Fence Preview alleged that Zillow 'hijacked inquiries from deceived buyers' for its agent advertisers, but the court said the plaintiff failed to allege harm to consumers or competition
To earn a FSBO home listing, don't just ask for their business
In a recent webinar, Charles Curry of Authorify offered tips for agents angling for those enticing but tricky 'for sale by owner' listings
by Daniel Houston Jan 3
'For sale by owner' homes hit 40-year low. Is it even worth the effort?
Most homeowners who forego an agent are selling to someone they know, leaving a small group that fends for themselves on the open market, several new reports reveal
by Daniel Houston Dec 28
Attending a FSBO open house? Here's how to walk away with a win
Opinion
When handled correctly, attending an open house hosted by the seller of a For Sale By Owner listing can translate into solid lead. Here's what you should — and should not — say to win them over
by Darryl Davis Dec 7
Want to rake in listings? FSBOs hold the key
With inventory starvation, agents need to explore all possibilities to gain more listings — and FSBOs are ripe for the picking. Here is a novel way to get in front of potential (and actual) FSBOs
by Jay Thompson Jun 2
Listing Lessons: How I got a developer $50K more
In this listing story, Anthony West shares how confidence and a strong understanding of the market’s inventory are key to your success as a real estate professional
by Anthony West Jun 1
Overlooked inventory: 6 ways to find that diamond in the rough
Inventory can be found anywhere — real estate agents just have to get creative and put a little legwork into unearthing it
by Lillian Dickerson May 27
How to steer your brokerage through extreme markets
Operating a brokerage during extreme market fluctuations? You'll need to develop a strategy — and that starts with supporting your agents, providing superior service and learning how to be flexible through it all
6 ways agents can disrupt the disruptors today
Embracing change, technology and the evolution of our industry is the key to succeeding and remaining relevant as an agent. Do this consistently, and you will emerge as a leader in your marketplace
by Faisal Susiwala Mar 8
7 reasons for-sale-by-owners fail
Opinion
Less than 10 percent of for sale by owner sellers actually succeed, but what is it, actually, that prevents FSBO sellers from being able to close their property sale?
by Bill Gassett Jan 16
7 common FSBO objections and how to overcome them
Opinion
Here's how you can successfully convert a FSBO into a client
by Missy Yost Oct 21