How to suss out the 'looky-loos' from actual prospects
Opinion
The ultimate guide to spotting the nosy neighbors, the voyeurs and the users
by Cara Ameer Sep 18
5 tips for taking your up-and-coming listing from ‘for sale’ to ‘sold’
Make sure your potential buyers see the charm in the home and the neighborhood, and remove uncertainties
by Kathleen Kuhn May 7
Two wolves fighting
The trade group has quietly denounced the suits' claims in an FAQ to its approximately 1,100 Realtor associations
The Real Word: Tom Ferry on building a business (and a life)
Opinion
Find out what this top coach thinks is a racket
by Byron Lazine Apr 5
How to leverage the one thing every listing has — the address
Opinion
Make sure you're always relevant to the consumer with these 3 tips
by Kyle Draper Apr 1
Who should attend home inspections?
Opinion
The listing agent, the buyer's agent, the buyer — one broker makes a case for all three 
by Troy Palmquist Feb 14
‘We’ll call you when we’re ready to buy’ and 9 other lies agents hear
Seasoned agents have learned not to take prospects at their word — ultimately, their actions, or lack thereof, will show their true intentions
by Cara Ameer Dec 12
10 things sellers should never say to their listing agents
Opinion
When homeowners put limits on the possibilities, they create a more difficult and cumbersome selling experience
by Cara Ameer Nov 28
Don't be THAT agent: 10 annoying things agents do to each other
Opinion
Wasting your colleagues' time does nothing for your reputation
by Missy Yost Oct 9
Win all of your listing appointments without breaking your budget
If you want to knock out your competitors, experiment with some of these tools — and stay within your budget
by Bernice Ross Sep 24
How to give listing feedback tactfully — even when it’s negative
Opinion
Is brutal honesty is the best policy? Yes, but be careful how you phrase things
by Cara Ameer May 21
How to give (and get) the most valuable listing feedback
Opinion
If you get into the habit of leaving feedback, you will gain a reputation for professionalism that opens dialogue, broadens your network, and ultimately, boosts your bottom line
by Dan McCarthy May 9
What if buyer's agents had to negotiate their own commissions?
Opinion
It just might weed the weak agents out of the industry
by Bernice Ross Apr 16
You have 10 seconds to sell your listing: How to make them count
Opinion
Potential buyers make snap decisions while skimming listings on their smartphone
by Carl Medford Apr 9
home staging, staging, buyers, dream home
Opinion
How do you have 'the talk' with sellers who see decorative change discussions as an attack on their taste? Broker Nicole Solari offers 7 pointers for broaching the subject with your clients
by Nicole Solari Mar 12