How much money do you need before starting in real estate?
Budgeting correctly to start your career is critical for its success. Here are some common expenses, and a few items that may bust your budget if you do not plan ahead
by Chris Heller Jan 5
Does it really matter where you hang your license? Here's the truth
Opinion
A solid agent will be good anywhere. However, the decision of where you hang your license can determine a lot about how you take your business to the next level — and whether you'll even make it in real estate
by Joseph Santini Aug 16
Are real estate commissions going down? Not so much
Opinion
If home prices are at an all-time high, how can we say that commissions are going down? Here's what agents might not be noticing when it comes to their commission
by Teresa Boardman Aug 12
So you want to be an agent? Here are 7 truths about the job
Being a real estate agent is much more like operating your own business than working any other regular job. There's a huge learning curve, and it can often feel overwhelming. That's why, if you're a newbie, you have to be prepared. Here's what to expect
by Mayleene DeFreece Apr 12
Washington to revoke the license of Compass' closing services firm
Modus, the closing services software company, allegedly violated state statutes over co-branding, social media advertising and mechanisms it used to lure clients
by Patrick Kearns Mar 19
Let go of conventional sales wisdom! 9 principles to live by
Making 50 cold calls a day, knocking on doors and cutting your commission are just a few of the most common pieces of advice real estate agents get. But does conventional wisdom work?
by Faisal Susiwala Nov 23
10 steps real estate tech creators should take before pitching
My advice to the people who want to give advice
by Teresa Boardman Jun 23
Realtor.com vs. Zillow: A nasty fight for home turf
The ins and outs of the battle
by Peter Brooke May 17
A peek at 2016 -- straight from the NAR convention
So you want to be a real estate agent
Well, you're going to need more than a love of people and houses
by Teresa Boardman Nov 18
5 reasons training is essential to your agents' success
Invest in continued education, and you'll see a significant benefits
by Brian Buffini Nov 2
First American offers bulk licensing of property data suite
Customers can now license company’s entire data collection or specific subsets of interest
by Amy Tankersley Oct 8
Georgia banking regulators take action against mortgage originators
Companies and their principals accused of operating without appropriate licenses
by Amy Tankersley Apr 22
Commentary: You say 'Real-a-tor,' I say 'Real-tor'
by David Fletcher Sep 15