Fix that outlet! How to manage client expectations during the appraisal process
Help your clients — and yourself — during those tension-filled negotiations
by Troy Palmquist Jan 23
7 ways sellers sabotage their home sale
Opinion
Sometimes sellers need a lesson in what not to do to follow their agent's best advice
by Cara Ameer Jan 8
Are you cut out to be a real estate agent?
Thinking of getting into real estate? Get the inside scoop on becoming an agent and what to expect
by Anna Johansson Dec 23
5 ways to amp up your client communication skills
Opinion
You might not think about it, but there's a lot more to communicating successfully than speaking or texting
by Bernice Ross Nov 18
Buyer's agent commission is negotiable: Why your sellers deserve to know
Opinion
There seems to be a lot of misinformation floating around about the rules surrounding negotiating commission and the Code of Ethics. I reached out to NAR to clear it up
by Bryn Kaufman Jun 24
What 'Game of Thrones' can teach you about power moves
Opinion
Trying to grow your realm? Learn from the most powerful movers and shakers in the Seven Kingdoms
by Christy Murdock Apr 15
4 negotiating tricks you should always be prepared for
Perhaps one of the top skills an agent can have is listening and realizing that how something is said is as critical as what is said
by Christopher Totaro Feb 22
How NOT to negotiate
Opinion
The worst thing a negotiator can do is create an expectation of how an offer will be received
by Cara Ameer Feb 6
Lesson Learned: Whoever talks first loses
Detroit broker Erica Collica learned early on that patience is a virtue when you’re building a real estate career, especially during negotiations
by Christy Murdock Dec 26
Two people at a negotiating table
Tim Burrell shares how agents can hone their negotiation skills by managing negative emotions and collaborating
by Pat Hiban Jun 5
Former FBI hostage negotiator to teach tools of the trade at Luxury Connect
Chris Voss is trained to release hostages from bank robberies, airplane hijackings and other terrorist acts
by Kristy Dodge Jun 13
Accept, decline or counter: Navigating the real estate offer
A delicate dance that could end in two happy parties or regret
by Andrew Wetzel Feb 7
Women lining up for a race
5 strategies for creating success in complex markets
by Barb Zuckerwise Aug 3
Podcast: 15 crazy obvious truths we forget too quickly: Part 1
Focus on the activities that are best for your business
by Tim & Julie Harris Jul 19
5 good reasons not to freak out over higher interest rates
Keep your cool throughout the homebuying process
by Steve Cook Jun 8