It’s not just KW! Compass was hit with a telemarketing lawsuit, too
A renter outside Portland, Oregon, sued Compass this week, saying its agents contacted her despite her phone being on the National Do Not Call Registry and multiple requests to stop calling
by Taylor Anderson Jun 18
2 Americas: Housing markets the Great Rebalancing has left behind
The market has undeniably shifted from the extreme seller's environment of the early pandemic. But in much of the U.S., buyers still face substantial inventory constraints, an Intel analysis shows
by Daniel Houston Jun 16
10 reasons you should live in your 1st investment property
In a market that challenges even the most experienced house flippers, living in your 1st real estate investment can provide the foundation for building lasting wealth, trainer Bernice Ross writes
by Bernice Ross Jun 10
Broker Spotlight: Dirk Hmura, The Agency Portland, Oregon
Learn how this managing partner got his start, what fueled his growth and expansion, and who helped him achieve his success
by Christy Murdock May 22
The spring sizzle fizzles: Economic jitters chill buyer demand
Despite a flood of new listings, buyers are cooling off from high prices, rising mortgage rates and economic uncertainty, according to new reports from Zillow and Redfin
by Richelle Hammiel May 16
Concessions surge as homesellers offer sweeter deals in sour markets
In the first quarter of the year, 44.4% of homesellers included concessions in their deals, just shy of the record 45.1% seen at the start of 2023, according to new data released Monday by Redfin
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 22
11 easy-to-copy, trending Instagram Reel examples 
Focus on becoming the first person people think of when they think of your city
by Jimmy Burgess Apr 20
Tariffs, stalled construction threaten to end rent stability
According to a new report from Redfin, mounting economic pressures, including tariffs and slowing construction, could soon put upward pressure on rents
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 14
The least effective way to brand your real estate business
In today’s world of AI search and brokerage M&A, trainer Bernice Ross writes, branding your business with your name or your brokerage isn’t enough. Here's what to do instead
by Bernice Ross Mar 19
How this broker embraces personal and professional evolution
Broker Pam Blair says that recognizing when your brand needs to change is the key to keeping your business going during challenging markets
by Pam Blair Mar 11
Want to get more for your sellers? List in late May
Despite a slow start to the year, Zillow's latest report said May might be a potential goldmine for homesellers. Listings that go live during the last two weeks of May receive a premium of $5,600
by Marian McPherson Mar 6
luxury client, luxury niche, luxury buyer, luxury agent
Don’t fall into the ‘be everything to everyone’ trap, Debra Trappen writes. Instead, attract your dream clients, fuel your passions and experience fulfillment by discovering your true niche
by Debra Trappen Mar 5
Death by comparison: How to protect your joy on social media
Instead of letting toxic social media comparisons steal your joy, broker Pam Blair writes, embrace what makes you different
by Pam Blair Feb 22
From tradition to trend: Lessons from the next generation of agents
Think you know it all? Jimmy Burgess shares the insights you can glean from working with younger Gen-Z and millennial real estate agents
by Jimmy Burgess Feb 14
Homebuyers gain leverage as sellers cut prices: Zillow
In January, almost 23% of sellers reduced their listing price — the highest percentage for any January since 2018, according to a new analysis by Zillow
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 12