5 key questions to ask your seller facing foreclosure
Opinion
Taking on a foreclosure listing is a big challenge. Make sure you ask these questions first to determine whether listing the home is the best solution for the homeowner
by Minna Reid Jan 18
Show your agents love — and build their businesses
It's the middle of winter, and your team is wrestling with new habits and resolutions. Show them appreciation with tools that will help them capture business, not just words of encouragement
by Rachael Hite Jan 10
I want to put some of the reality back into realty
Opinion
Do you ever wish HGTV showed the reality of real estate? Most of us are selling regular homes to the average American, and the reality is not always picture perfect
by Teresa Boardman Dec 13
Headwinds have you considering big changes? Don't — make these 3 smart moves instead
Opinion
Instead of making significant changes in your real estate business, make these smaller tweaks to navigate a shifting market smartly
by Gavin Payne Oct 28
10 essentials for effective negotiating in today's market
The past 2 years in real estate were like a party that just kept going. Here's how to navigate what's next
by Cara Ameer Oct 10
How to advocate for your clients and make your team indispensable in any market
Opinion
Understanding your clients' pain points and finding ways to help will make you and your team essential parts of the homebuying equation
by Janet Ramirez Sep 29
Agent Outlook: Life events will still drive home sales, you can hang your hat on it
Opinion
The market may be slowing in some areas, but it will not come to a complete halt. Eric Forney of Livian shares this week's market insights and says that life events will keep consumers buying
by Eric Forney Sep 26
Playing the long game? Here's what's next for crypto
Opinion
What crypto players are still standing as the market sheds weaker competitors? Rich Hopen outlines what's next and what to expect in this Crypto Corner column
by Rich Hopen Sep 15
Agent Outlook: How will the market determine your strategy?
This is where market psychology and behavioral finance gets interesting. Eric Forney of Livian shares this week's market insights and says it time to focus on what counts
by Eric Forney Sep 15
The truth about Zillow's ShowingTime acquisition: The Real Word
Opinion
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the real reason Zillow acquired ShowingTime, the hype behind the housing recession, and how 'shrinkflation' could potentially change the game for consumers in 2023
by Byron Lazine Sep 2
Your prediction about the housing market is probably wrong
Opinion
Forget the memes. If you've been around real estate for any length of time, you know that the only thing you can expect is the unexpected
by Teresa Boardman Sep 1
'The appraisal process is an absolute joke': The Real Word
Opinion
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the future of appraisals, incentive-based recruiting and this week's Left, Middle, Right
by Byron Lazine Aug 26
There may be 'no escape' from market-imploding recession: The Real Word
Opinion
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the impact of low builder confidence, the changing real estate industry and politics from left, right and center
by Byron Lazine Aug 18
The partnership shocking real estate: The Real Word
Opinion
Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the Zillow and Opendoor partnership, sinking consumer confidence, and a new segment: Left-Middle-Right
by Byron Lazine Aug 12
Zillow Home Loans continues its unprofitable run: Mike DelPrete
Like much of the industry, Zillow's mortgage operation, which includes Zillow Home Loans, has seen a steep decline in revenue and continues to burn cash
by Mike DelPrete Aug 12