9 tips for creating a seller safety plan on your next listing
Opinion
There certainly isn't enough advice out there on seller safety, says safety expert Robert Siciliano. Here are some tips to ensure your sellers (and you) stay safe during showings
by Robert Siciliano Aug 9
Are you geared up for a down market? 
Opinion
If you haven’t experienced a buyer’s market before, everything you know about selling real estate is about to be turned upside down. Here's how to weather a downturn and keep your business moving forward
by Bernice Ross Aug 3
Why floor plans are a real estate agent's next big opportunity
Opinion
Transitioning from a nice-to-have marketing tool to a must-have closer, floor plans are having a moment, driven by widespread pandemic-era adoption
by Brian Balduf Aug 3
Want an unforgettable listing? Try these 7 open house secrets
An open house is the perfect opportunity to make a last impact on clients and potential clients to grow your business
by Troy Palmquist Aug 2
Home prices down from peaks in quarter of nation's top 50 markets
Falling sales are driving inventory growth, but it will take more than a year at the current rate for listings levels to get back to normal, according to Black Knight's latest monthly Mortgage Monitor Report
by Matt Carter Aug 1
Tongue-tied when explaining your commission? You need this list
Opinion
Every dollar counts, especially in a tight economy. If you are not explaining the full depth of your services, sellers may want to cut your commission short
Get noticed! How to bring the sexy back to your listing
Opinion
It’s time to get back to what we do best: Getting those listings noticed
by Troy Palmquist Jul 26
Don't get it twisted: How to untangle the new market conditions and build back
Opinion
If your summer fun has been upended by the market shift you are not alone. Things are complicated at best, and it is time to choose your path forward
by Rachael Hite Jul 22
Ignore your MLS stats and head-in-the-sand optimists
Opinion
Opinions about appreciation and market speculation are rampant at the water cooler. Before you jump in with your opinion make sure to do the math on your local market
by Jeff Glover Jul 18
3 ways to keep the door open to homeownership for discouraged buyers
If your potential buyers are ready to give up, don't let them throw in the towel yet. Try these three strategies to help open up new opportunities in a challenging market
by Laura Adams Jul 14
Don't leave money on the table: 3 tips for listing agents in a cooling market
Opinion
Lady luck has nothing to do with that stellar price that smart agents snag for their sellers. Here are just a few strategies to help your sellers come out on top in this cooling market
by Julie Busby Jul 7
Home price appreciation slowing at rate not seen since 2006
Although inventory shortages are starting to ease, falling sales are driving the trend as homes are less affordable then they've been since the mid-1980s
by Matt Carter Jul 6
Frustrated with inventory? 5 tips for getting creative
Opinion
Many agents are frustrated with low inventory on both sides of the transaction. Try these strategies to create inventory for your clients and find a pathway to under contract
by Julie Busby Jul 6
Customers are telling us what they want. We need to listen
Opinion
Today's consumers are not shy about voicing what they want, and savvy agents know how important it is to listen
by Kris Lindahl Jun 14
The photo is the future: Agents will never have to enter listing data again
New smart photo technology is poised to help reduce data entry tasks and improve accuracy for agents, all with the ease of snapping a picture
by Joe Jesuele Jun 9