An image of the same house twice; one is black and white and the other in color to represent how to revive a listing without dropping the price.
A price drop is not your only option when the market's slow or the listing's stale. Darryl Davis offers strategies to reboot and relaunch that property
by Darryl Davis Jun 11
Real estate investors are unloading homes at record clip to stem losses
In 2024, investors drove 11% of all US home sales — the highest share in more than 2 decades. That translates to nearly 509,000 properties sold, according to data released Tuesday by Realtor.com
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 10
Resilient by design: 5 ways new agents turn setbacks into strength
Lean on systems and support that take the busywork off your plate — like CRMs, done-for-you marketing, voicemail drops and smart follow-up templates, coach Darryl Davis writes
by Darryl Davis Jun 10
Trust is your competitive edge. Most agents earn it the wrong way
In a market with fewer clients and more competition, trust is the ultimate differentiator for real estate pros, Better Homes and Gardens President Ginger Wilcox writes
by Ginger Wilcox Jun 10
Developers are lining up to buy in on Altadena's burned out lots
Altadena is for sale, and developers are lining up to buy in. So far, around 145 properties have been sold, 100 are currently listed and dozens are in escrow, the 'Los Angeles Times' reports
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 9
Working with the Michael Jordan of real estate: Bess Freedman
Opinion
As Hall Willkie steps into a consultant role at Brown Harris Stevens, CEO Bess Freedman reflects on the impact of her mentor
by Bess Freedman Jun 9
The story behind the story of NAR's 'no-commingling' rule repeal
Opinion
To repeal a rule that was only optional to begin with is not a repeal of anything, and based on its timing, it comes off as a desperate play for attention, Spencer Krull writes
by Spencer Krull Jun 9
Trending: Lessons in Pride and building brand equity that lasts
Real estate pros can build trust — and a lasting brand — by leading with values, not just visuals
by Jessi Healey Jun 8
Job market is cooling, but not fast enough to alarm Fed policymakers
An estimated 7.24M Americans were unemployed in May, as hiring by private employers slowed to slowest pace since October and the federal government continued to shrink its payroll
by Matt Carter Jun 6
Compass scoops up Seattle luxury agent Brian D. Hopper
Hopper previously worked at Sotheby's, and also spent many years working professionally as a firefighter. He joins Compass at a time of growth for the brokerage
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 6
How to keep a listing (and your sanity) when sellers won’t listen
As a listing agent, you didn't sign up to be steamrolled. You signed up to serve. Coach Darryl Davis shares strategies for working with difficult sellers
by Darryl Davis Jun 6
Wells Fargo free to grow again after Fed lifts $1.95T asset cap
Lifting of the asset cap could give the bank greater leeway to originate jumbo mortgages that exceed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s $806,500 conforming loan limit in most markets
by Matt Carter Jun 4
Redfin shareholders approve Rocket merger at special meeting
With antitrust regulators declining to weigh in, $1.75B deal to marry a tech-focused mortgage lender to real estate brokerage could close by the end of the month
by Matt Carter Jun 4
Commission advances keep some agents afloat while sinking others
Commission advance companies are booming as a lifeline for agents who can't afford to wait for closing day. While these services offer assistance, they often come with costly strings attached
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 4
5 real-talk tips for retaining real estate agents in 2025
Tailor your outreach and communication to the individual agent so that you're providing what they need to thrive, broker Holly Brink writes
by Holly Brink Jun 4