listing descriptions
When you're marketing a listing, honesty matters
by Darryl Davis Apr 21
pre-listing prep
Opinion
Instead of focusing on where listings appear, focus on the things that matter most to outcomes
by Deb Siefkin Apr 2
positioning a listing
When a real estate listing is positioned correctly, marketing feels easy
by Josh Ries Mar 4
An image of a yard with blankets on the grass, parents with their toddlers to represent a baby rave open house.
Agent and developer Claire O'Connor helps you lean into your listing's character and design an open house that's uniquely suited to the space and the needs of its potential buyer
by Claire O'Connor Oct 14
3 clichés top listing agents don’t buy into during a market downtick
Think smart, writes coach Annette DeCicco, and list like a pro. Hit all 3 of these smart consultation tips on pricing, condition and negotiation to win listings that sell at consistently high premiums
by Annette DeCicco Aug 14
7 ways to know your business is thriving (even if the market isn’t)
The market doesn’t have to determine the trajectory of your real estate business
by Jimmy Burgess Aug 10
Has this Austin MLS 'solved' the private listings conundrum?
Flex Listings provide a functioning model that restores transparency, preserves cooperation, and gives sellers and buyers control, clarity and access, Eric Bramlett writes
by Eric Bramlett Jul 15
13 tips for turning your summer open house into a marketing event
A great open house is more than a walkthrough; it’s a full-blown marketing event
by Darryl Davis Jul 11
Whether it’s a penthouse or a purse, visibility matters: Exclusive
Opinion
Coldwell Banker Realty President and CEO Kamini Lane writes that private property listing claims ignore the basic logic of supply and demand
by Kamini Lane Jul 11
7 secrets that sell: Summer staging on a smart budget
Luxury expert Chris Pollinger talks to the leadership team at LA's Elite Home Staging about the features that get luxury homes sold in the summertime
by Chris Pollinger Jul 4
Facebook Marketplace: The effective tool most agents skip
Holly Brink shares agent Abby Goodell's no-frills strategy for turning Facebook Marketplace posts into legit buyer leads and examines why most agents overlook the platform
by Holly Brink Jun 24
The 3 stages of a listing — and how to win each one
Put effort into the before, during and after of the listing appointment to position the property and generate additional leads from the process, Nick Schlekeway writes
by Nick Schlekeway Jun 13
Why staging your listing matters more than you think
Broker Nick Schlekeway offers a staging prescription for marketing your next listing, engaging the perfect buyer and selling for more
by Nick Schlekeway Apr 16
Zillow pushes back against private listings: The Download
Zillow's answer to the rising tide of private listing networks has been met with both praise and pushback from industry leaders
by Christy Murdock Apr 12
The AI shortcut: 9 ways ChatGPT can simplify your listing process
Real's Drew Thompson offers tips that save you time and money when you put the power and potential of artificial intelligence to work for your listings
by Drew Thompson Apr 12