Opendoor in 2022: As the king of the iBuyers grows, so does its risk
Opendoor faces an array of challenges from other companies and sectors as it aims to hold its position as the biggest and most successful iBuyer in the world
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 9
Can’t get rid of pet odors before a showing? 5 tips to freshen up fast
Strong odors can be one of the biggest hurdles when selling a home. Learn how to identify the source and eliminate it for good
by Troy Palmquist Dec 9
Courted borders on near-business critical: Tech Review Update
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Courted offers in-depth market research functionality, along with increased agent and office management capabilities
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 18
The best US cities for rental arbitrage in 2021
Rental arbitrage is when an individual rents a property long-term and then rents it out to someone else short-term
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 10
Annual apartment rent growth, occupancy hit new highs in July
The new highs surpassed records set between 2000 and 2001. As of July, the average monthly apartment rent in the US hit $1,549
22 ways you may be violating the Realtor Code of Ethics
Agents misrepresent themselves and aspects of their transaction, sometimes without even knowing it, according to broker and ethics hearing officer Barbara Betts
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 27
How to leverage technology and win bidding wars
At Connect Now on Tuesday, Mark Choey, founder and CEO of HighNote, spoke to two California-based agents about how technology is helping them close deals
by Libertina Brandt Jul 20
Percentage of all-cash home purchases in US soars to 30%
That figure represents the largest share of homes purchased in all cash since 2014, according to Redfin
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 15
Top 12 newbie agent behaviors that frustrate listing agents
It's an unlikely pairing: experienced listing agents teamed up with brand new buyer's agents. Here are some rookie behaviors that make seasoned listing agents cringe
by Carl Medford Jun 29
Why are so many teams suddenly joining eXp Realty?
Recent months have seen team after team decamping for eXp. The leaders of those teams say they were persuaded by lucrative revenue sharing options and by watching fellow agents switch first
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 3
Divorcing? What you should know about spousal, child support
For salaried employees, child or spousal support depends on the parties' combined income. For agents with fluctuating income based on commissions, how is that support figure calculated?
by David Glass May 6
Love that pre-war architectural charm? Head to the East Coast
Buyers can get pretty opinionated when it comes to a home's age and architectural style. Here's a breakdown of where the country's oldest and newest homes are located, and everything in between
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 28
America's hottest neighborhoods: Oak Park in Sacramento, California
Oak Park is well located, filled with trendy shops and more affordable than many other amenity-rich neighborhoods in California
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 29
Frontline workers are at greatest risk of housing shortage
A new study from the Urban Land Institute shows that middle-income households of frontline workers are being impacted most significantly by exacerbated housing shortages as a result of the pandemic
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 16
Opendoor debuts cash-backed offers
Buyers will need to get pre-qualified with Opendoor Home Loans or another mortgage company. Then, Opendoor will pair the buyer with a real estate professional in their market