Helpful resources and a call to action for California wildfire victims
Real estate professionals aren't just in the business of helping people buy and sell houses; they are the guardians of the very idea of home, coach Darryl Davis writes
by Darryl Davis Jan 17
BHGRE's Ginger Wilcox on how to build resilience that hits home
Renovations don't just apply to your home, the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate president writes. They can also apply to your professional and personal endeavors
by Ginger Wilcox Aug 16
Steve McQueen's former Malibu home hits market for $16.995M
The home contains multiple decks with views of the Pacific, a surfboard storage room, a private staircase to the beach and main rooms that seamlessly transition onto its deck
by Ben Verde Nov 8
What agents need to know about getting rid of household pests
Agents who are well-versed in the unpleasant — but very necessary — topic of pest and animal control can reassure both buyers and sellers and present them with helpful solutions. Plus, having that knowledge is also a quick way to gain their trust
by Gerard Splendore Dec 6
5 do's and don'ts of navigating 'the homebody economy'
Navigating the homebody economy is new for all of us, but success will come when you get back to the basics: Offer something people need, meet them where they are, save them time and money, and design with humans at heart
Forget about your dream home. Where does your soul live?
Opinion
The question isn't where you want to live someday but what place, house or location from your past is deeply embedded in your bones?
by Brad Inman Apr 28
No matter what, Realtors are the ones who make home happen
Opinion
Despite the daily onslaught of market disruptors seeking to remove Realtors from the equation, there will always be a need for the personal touch in walking clients through the sale or purchase of their most important asset
by Carl Medford Feb 1
Will these pandemic trends continue into 2021?
Opinion
2020 took some existing residential real estate trends and threw gasoline on them. This year, will we go back to the status quo or enter a new normal? Take a look at these trends, and decide
by Kris Lindahl Jan 12
How to help sellers achieve 'sky-high ROI'
Achieving 'sky-high ROI' isn’t about spending thousands of dollars on massive home improvements before you sell. Here are 3 low- to no-cost actions that net sellers a lot more on their home sales
by Kris Lindahl Sep 23
Google searches soar for ‘mortgage’ and ‘home.’ ‘Real estate,’ not so much
Google's data shows changes during the pandemic in home-related online searches. Some experts believe those trends hint at longterm shifts in consumer preference
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 9
You make homes happen
Opinion
Most of you do it with the same integrity, gusto, empathy and smarts that you did 10 years ago. That's why most people will need you long into the future.
by Brad Inman Jan 1
Podcast: 3 ways to step into a mindset of abundance
Understanding the funding sources for down payment assistance
How to explain DPA programs to clients
by Dottie Sheppick Oct 13
Affordability, inventory continue to be an issue in California
Despite San Francisco seeing an increase in inventory, state supply remains tight
by Britt Chester Aug 19