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
Screenshots of Jordan Silver's posts on TikTok and Instagram
'As an entrepreneur, as a creative, as a business person ... if you want to grow, you have to evolve,' Jordan Silver told Inman. And he's doing just that on his social media channels
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 26
A welcome sign on a front door to symbolize a new agent's guide to home showings
Team lead Carl Medford writes that developing a process for conducting home showings will help you manage client experiences with confidence
by Carl Medford Aug 26
A bitter pill: More US consumers swallow higher rates, eye homes
For years, high home prices and mortgage rates have driven consumers from the housing market. That intimidation factor might be fading, Intel's latest survey of 3K working adults found
by Daniel Houston Aug 25
Sand dunes and a house on a beach in the Hamptons to symbolize setting where luxury real estate agent bites child
A scuffle during a free T-shirt toss led to Compass agent Gail Bomze's arrest. Bomze's attorney said poor event management caused her to be knocked to the ground and injured by teenagers
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 22
urban design
Understanding the principles of urban design can help you help your clients find more than a home; they'll find the setting for a new lifestyle, Jason Haber writes
by Jason Haber Aug 22
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
Two agents, one shy and one open, communicating agent value representing how to protect your commission.
Underselling yourself is a luxury you can’t afford in this tough market, coach Darryl Davis writes. Here are the strategies you need to prove your worth (and protect your commission)
by Darryl Davis Aug 21
Screenshots of Instagram posts created by Kaitlin Hannig, a Realtor in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City-based Kaitlin Hannig may take shocking jabs at her viewers during Instagram home tours, but it helps draw in like-minded clients. Today, 75% of her business comes from the platform
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 20
Picture of HUD Secretary Scott Turner speaking at a podium.
Opinion
Realtors cannot stand idly by in the face of discriminatory housing policies, coach Darryl Davis writes. It's time to fight for the rights of non-English-speaking clients and neighbors
by Darryl Davis Aug 20
HGTV who? TikTok, not reality TV, took this broker's business to another level
Landing a role on HGTV shortly after launching her own brokerage was great for Tatiana Londono. But she credits TikTok with skyrocketing her career into the stratosphere
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 15
Smart financial planning tips to protect your real estate income
Your response to up-and-down economic cycles, grounded in solid financial planning, determines whether you survive or dominate, Certified Financial Planner Amanda Neely writes
by Amanda Neely Aug 15
What you can learn from a world-renowned wedding photographer
Troy Palmquist talks with photographer Chris J. Evans about branding, referrals, relationship building and entrepreneurship
by Troy Palmquist Aug 12
Keller Williams exec shares how to win trust with clients — and Google
Ahead of Mega Agent Camp, Keller Williams Head of Industry and Learning Jason Abrams talks AI, social media and the continuing importance of fostering in-person connections
by Marian McPherson Aug 11