It's 'difficult' for buyers 'to negotiate lower commission rates,' watchdog says
The Consumer Policy Center says that buyer's agents have learned to hedge against the newfound ability of buyers and sellers to negotiate rates
by Taylor Anderson Nov 3
Your words are undermining your value. Here's how to fix the problem
On this episode, former Realtor.com CEO and 50-year veteran Allan Dalton explains why words like ‘past client,’ ‘listing agent’ and ‘comps’ are killing your value and offers smart replacements
15% of homebuyers 'ghosted' homesellers in September
Negotiation headaches and economic jitters are pushing homebuyers to walk away from contracts at higher rates, according to Redfin's latest. Cancellations are highest in Texas in Florida
by Marian McPherson Oct 22
A school bus in front of lockers to represent the seven lessons every real estate agent needs.
Education isn't about chasing certificates, Darryl Davis writes. It's about protecting your livelihood, building your brand and being the professional people trust
by Darryl Davis Sep 1
Photo of Jimmy Burgess who writes about the 7 C's of highly successful real estate agents and how to apply them.
Implement these characteristics of top agents, Jimmy Burgess writes, to watch your real estate business explode with new momentum
by Jimmy Burgess Aug 31
real estate industry scandals
You can be the agent who always has an opinion on the latest industry scandal, Kevelyn Guzman writes, or you can be the agent who’s too busy closing deals to notice
by Kevelyn Guzman Aug 29
real estate marketing
Your calendar is crammed, but what are you doing to grow your business? Coach Darryl Davis offers tips to move from busy to breakthrough
by Darryl Davis Aug 29
Money in background with people shaking hands as they compete with a discount real estate agent.
When potential clients tell you another agent will handle their deal for less, Darryl Davis writes, come back with a value proposition that shows why you're worth every penny
by Darryl Davis Aug 28
An silhouette of a man and a woman arguing in front of a kitchen table to represent formulating counteroffers to a lowball offer and negotiating concessions.
Now that buyers have leverage, Troy Palmquist writes, counteroffers matter more. Here’s how to protect seller value and keep deals alive
by Troy Palmquist Aug 27
You shared your real estate conflicts and conundrums: Pulse
We asked you to fill us in on a negative professional experience you've had where you weren't really sure who was the problem, so we could render a verdict
by Inman Aug 26
Two women in a home in a skills-based real estate market.
The market has shifted. If you’re working the same way you did a year ago, you’re likely getting half the results, coach Verl Workman writes. Talent is rewarded over timing
by Verl Workman Aug 22
How to pivot when you’re losing deals you should be winning
Agents can win more deals by changing the way they present their qualifications to clients, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate President Ginger Wilcox writes. Here's how
by Ginger Wilcox Aug 19
Crisis-proof leadership? Women wrote the playbook
Opinion
The leadership style many women embody — grounded in nuance, care and long-term thinking — is not only valid but essential in today's market, brokerage CEO Dezireh Eyn writes
by Dezireh Eyn Aug 12
If you were selling a home, would you hire you as the listing agent?
Thinking about selling a property of your own? Bernice Ross shares 6 reasons why you may not be the best choice to guide your own transaction
by Bernice Ross Aug 5
Broker Spotlight: Kevin Leatherman, Leatherman Homes
Learn how this industry leader, mentor and coach helps agents lean into consistency to build reputations as productive, knowledgeable pros with their fingers on the pulse of every market
by Christy Murdock Jul 31