5 simple ways agents can improve their online presence
At Connect Now, social media strategist Chelsea Peitz broke down how agents can utilize the '5 S' strategy to amp up their digital presence
by Libertina Brandt Aug 24
Agent who marketed her business at Capitol riot pleads guilty in deal
Jenna Ryan, the Texas real estate agent who livestreamed the insurrection in January, pleaded guilty this week to an illegal demonstration charge
by Daniel Houston Aug 20
Agent/broker perspective: Will serving on a condo board or HOA help my business?
An agent is wondering if joining a condo or homeowners association board will help her in her real estate career. What advice should her broker give her?
by Anthony Askowitz Aug 17
Are real estate commissions going down? Not so much
Opinion
If home prices are at an all-time high, how can we say that commissions are going down? Here's what agents might not be noticing when it comes to their commission
by Teresa Boardman Aug 12
3 reasons choosing a niche is the best thing I did for my career
Opinion
When you try to be 'everything,' you make it almost impossible for prospective clients to see your value. And if they don't see your value, they will seek out an agent who can present clear value
by Nicole Espinosa Aug 5
Bubble trouble: 4 stats that'll give you hope (and 4 that won't)
There are signs of trouble, but vaccinations are up, spending on home construction is up, and overall, there's reason to believe the market will improve
by Jim Dalrymple II May 5
5 real estate professionals who got pardons — and the 1 who didn't
Jenna Ryan, the Realtor arrested for 'storming the capitol,' made a public plea for a pardon. But among 73 pardons and 70 clemencies granted Tuesday, she was left empty-handed
by Patrick Kearns Jan 20
Realtor arrested for role in Capitol riot is second agent to be charged
Standing on the steps of the Capitol in a now deleted video, Frisco, Texas, agent Jenna Ryan appears to say, 'Y’all know who to hire for your Realtor. Jenna Ryan for your Realtor.'
by Patrick Kearns Jan 15
Bu-bye! 9 signs it’s time to cut ties with clients
Opinion
We can't always spot a bad apple from afar. But here are a few situations when you should say adios
by Nicole Solari Sep 6
A pair of boxing gloves, red and blue
The updated listing quality policy is similar to a rule implemented by Realtor-affiliated multiple listing services in May designed to combat pocket listings
Stop the name-calling! Let's fix the broken system
Opinion
Agents need to find the discrimination and exclusive institutions in the industry and start dismantling them one at a time. It's time to rebuild them to be inclusive and anti-racist. If not now — when?
by Teresa Boardman Jul 3
What you can be doing right now to prepare for a recession
The challenges presented by the COVID-19 outbreak — and the response to it — are creating an economic downturn ripe for recession. How can agents, teams and brokers be ready to face it?
by Christy Murdock Mar 29
NAR revives free program for first time since 2009 recession
The program gives Realtors free access to transaction tools, educational webinars and other services
by Patrick Kearns Mar 27
Normal is gone: How to mentally prepare for the unknown future
Opinion
If we've learned anything from past downturns, it's that there is no normal — new or old. In today's stressful time, we just have to learn to play the hand we're dealt. Here's how one indie broker broaches life and work during a global pandemic
by Teresa Boardman Mar 25