HOA anti money laundering law
The Community Associations Institute argues the law should not impact volunteer-led boards
by Christy Murdock May 26
listing descriptions
When you're marketing a listing, honesty matters
by Darryl Davis Apr 21
buyers and contract cancellations
Opinion
Escalating costs and the impact of deferred maintenance mean that buyers and sellers aren't always on the same page, so buyers are walking away, bi-coastal luxury agent Cara Ameer writes
by Cara Ameer Feb 19
smart fixes for stagnant listings
When you approach a lingering listing with a structured revival plan, Jimmy Burgess writes, sellers feel supported, buyers re-engage and momentum returns
by Jimmy Burgess Feb 1
AI to build client relationships
Agents are getting AI backwards, writes contributor Bernice Ross. They need to start with old-fashioned interviews before asking AI to write generic prompts for their business
by Bernice Ross Dec 10
baby boomers moving surprises
Boomers may have big problems when it comes time to sell, trainer Bernice Ross writes. Her personal experience comes with a warning for agents and their 55+ clients
by Bernice Ross Nov 17
An image of a creepy girl standing in front of a full moon with bats flying overhead to represent real estate monsters.
Halloween 2025 is filled with terrors. Agents beware, trainer Rachael Hite writes. She warns that any of these creeps could knock at your door in Q4
by Rachael Hite Oct 28
person filing paperwork to represent real estate title issues
Luke Babich outlines ways to develop and maintain a strong title company relationship to prevent any snags in your next real estate transaction
by Luke Babich Aug 28
10 ways to set the stage for offers that actually win
Writing a winning offer isn't rocket science, team leader Carl Medford writes, but it takes attention to detail, an understanding of best practices and a willingness to communicate
by Carl Medford May 27
24 questions you should ask about open houses
Putting on an effective open house, Jonathan Pressman writes, means being the informed agent and the best source of information for current and future clients
by Jonathan Pressman Oct 15
18 ways to show buyers you're worth every commission dollar
Broker Cara Ameer writes that, from a leaky icemaker to a stellar professional reputation, the work of a buyer agent can make or break a home purchase
by Cara Ameer Nov 13
Remote landlord? How to manage a rental from across the country
More investors are maintaining rental properties from far away. Find out how to make that long-distance landlord more manageable
by Luke Babich Sep 26
New habitat laws have homeowners (and HOAs) buzzing
The power of the HOA may be over in some areas where personal preference and environmental concerns are ruling the day
by Christy Murdock Jul 13
How Airbnb investors can minimize risks when buying properties
Changes to HOA rules or city regulations can pose a fatal risk, short-term rental investors say. Here’s how buyers and brokers can minimize revenue risks when targeting short-term rentals
by Taylor Anderson Oct 31
Homeowners association rules are as spooky as the grim reaper: Study
As Halloween approaches and Americans begin to get into the spooky spirit, some homeowners association regulations are poised to cramp ghoulish decorations, a new survey shows
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 25