Are real estate portals addictive? Consensus grows as users scroll
Psychologists, addiction experts and gamification specialists agree search portals like Zillow and Realtor.com can be irresistible to vulnerable users. But the question is, how big of a problem is it?
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 10
RealtyFeed is crowdfunding a 'disruptive social network' for real estate
Looking for a minimum of $25K, RealtyFeed is a product of technology company Realtyna, and it aims to combine agent collaboration features with search tools for consumers
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 21
The Real Word: How divorced couples should approach finding an agent
More this week: a discussion on the pros and cons of using gamification to boost agents' productivity, and Real Trends, which adjusted its ranking system this year
by Byron Lazine Jun 26
A simple way to double your agents' production this summer
Thriving in a shifting market is all about making adjustments. Here's how one Utah-based real estate group doubled production by adopting gamification — yes, in the midst of this pandemic
by Brandon Doyle Jun 21
Finding new business from old leads, a second look at RE/MAX's First
Opinion
We reviewed First in 2017. It has since gone mobile-only and encourages users to uncover new business from existing contacts and by keeping a pulse on the flow of the market
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 20
Here are the most lucrative data points for your brokerage
Opinion
Data is the new oil. In a competitive industry ripe for disruption, the future belongs to the brokers and owners who have the right data at their fingertips
by Brandon Doyle Aug 2
Two men on laptop computers
Online simulation offers classes in negotiation, fair housing, lead generation
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 13