'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
6 steps to become the 'economist of choice' in your local market
Real estate agents who can provide accurate, up-to-date and meaningful market data can become the agent of choice when local buyers and sellers decide to move. Here's how
by Carl Medford Aug 11
Study up! 5 topics agents should brush up on to prepare for what's next
In real estate there is always something to learn or a lesson to be gleaned. If you have never worked in a down market, move these topics to the top of your study list
by Jack Gross Jul 29
Pick me! How to make yourself stand out to your dream team
Opinion
How do you get noticed by the top team that is crushing it in your area? It is all about presentation and being willing to help
by Stephanie Lanier Jul 28
Has your pipeline caught a cold? Best cures for reviving your CRM
Opinion
If the market shift has stalled out your CRM, it may be time to reset. Not sure where to start? We are here to diagnose and cure your CRM woes
by Rachael Hite Jul 25
Affordable where? Fed efforts to cool the market still don't create affordable housing
Opinion
Although the Fed's move to calm the market is a step in the right direction, it may not ultimately have much effect on affordability
by Anthony West Jul 20
Relying on optimism to get you through? 5 critical steps to take instead
Opinion
In an overheated seller’s market, it does not take a rocket scientist to sell a home. However, as the market turns, the need for real skill emerges
by Carl Medford Jul 18
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
5 truths every agent should know about shifting markets
Opinion
A shifting market differentiates those who've developed professionally and those who are just pretending. Here's the reality check that you need right now
by Jimmy Burgess Jul 17
Buyers are still competing. Here's how to best help them
Opinion
Everyone understands a buyer can get cold feet or buyer’s remorse in a changing market, so demonstrating commitment is paramount
by Mark Choey Jul 1
Buyers are still fighting hard, despite costly home payments
The monthly mortgage payment on a typical home is more than 50% pricier than it would have been a year ago, according to Zillow's research team, yet competition remains fierce
by Daniel Houston May 19
US home inventory drops below 1M: What's next for real estate this year?
Opinion
There’s one thing we’ve learned over the past few years since the rise of COVID: The future is never crystal clear
by Mauricio Umansky Feb 21