24 of the best listing lead ideas for 2024
Listings remain the name of the game, and agents who have the systems and skills in place to list properties and create client relationships will win, author and coach Darryl Davis writes
by Darryl Davis Feb 5
24 of the best ways to generate real estate leads in 2024
Whether you're looking to appeal to buyers or sellers, Jimmy Burgess offers a range of paid, low-cost and no-cost lead generation activities that are working now
by Jimmy Burgess Dec 14
Adopt these 7 daily habits to grow your real estate business
Success really can be achieved by consistently practicing these 7 daily activities, Jimmy Burgess writes. If you work this plan, you will see results in your production
by Jimmy Burgess Dec 1
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
Slowdown slump? 5 tips that'll let you come back swinging this fall
A market shift doesn't have to be bad news for your real estate business. Pivot now and you'll see great results from a more balanced approach
by Marcus Larrea Sep 15
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
Can flat-fee brokerages solve the principal-agent problem?
Federa thinks so. The company argues that because its agents know they are getting their pay from the flat fee, they're more apt to be more honorable to the seller's needs
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 28
Flat-fee HomeLister to use Series A funding for national expansion
Already in 17 markets, the alternative sales platform secured $10M in a Series A round led by M13 and Homebrew. It's the second flat-fee or discount service to earn financing this month
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 30
To call or not to call: What if FSBOs are on the Do Not Call list? 
Opinion
Real estate professionals can — and should — help FSBOs and expireds make the most informed decisions about their real estate best interests
by Darryl Davis Mar 8
Online brokerage Homie lays off nearly a third of its employees
A company spokesperson confirmed that 119 of Homie's 414 employees were laid off on Friday due to a 'changing real estate market'
by Ben Verde Feb 14
Ask Doss now offers brokerage, home loans and FSBO solutions
Ask Doss is an app for agent advice and home search, and now the company is offering a slew of new professional services to the industry, including a brokerage
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 19
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