A wave of experienced real estate agents is stepping out of production. What does that mean for younger agents, and how can they take advantage of the opportunity?
Own your own gate — or be replaced by one of the gatekeepers
Tired of your marketing being controlled by industry gatekeepers? By becoming a specialist, broker and attorney Greg Hague writes, you can create a gate of your own.
Zillow unveils interactive ‘drone-like experience’ along with other new features
Portal behemoth Zillow has dropped five new home search, tour and affordability features, with the crown jewel being SkyTour, an aerial tour feature.
Fed rebuts accusations that Powell mismanaged $2.5B renovation
Central bank refutes allegations by Trump administration officials that headquarters renovation project has been mismanaged and that Powell lied to Congress about its specifics.
Compass names Altos Research founder as its 1st chief economist
Mike Simonsen will lead the brokerage's market analysis and insights efforts. Simonsen stepped down from Altos in May.
Realtor.com acquires collaborative home search app Zenlist
Zenlist is a mobile-first app that enables agents and homebuyers to search properties together. Zenlist has more than 35,000 users and multiple brokerage and MLS partnerships.
$3.8 Million Homes in California
A Craftsman in Santa Barbara and contemporary homes in Manhattan Beach and San Luis Obispo.
In a more buyer-friendly market, sellers are emerging too
Why are active homebuyers now ready to list their old properties? The reasons vary by individual but also display some regional trends that track with the national inventory recovery, the Inman-Dig Insights survey found.
Century 21 CEO: Recruiting ‘is so ultra competitive right now’
Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler knows recruiting and retaining agents is a big concern for brokers today. Next month, he’ll roll out a competition focused on bringing more agents and companies in house.
5 ways to ensure buyers and sellers choose YOU as their next agent
From vibes to social proof and more, brokerage founder Oliver Graf shares the strategies that help your next client find you and embrace the service you provide.
3 practical ways agents can win on social media right now
Consistent, authentic content — not perfection — is the key to building trust, engagement and visibility on social media.
Why the luxury real estate market can feel optimistic for 2025
Luxury property is outperforming other residential sectors, as its appeal as a safe haven for wealth endures.
Revive stale client relationships with these 34 outreach ideas
Let these 34 ideas kick-start your outreach strategy — and help turn cold contacts into warm connections again.
‘Survivor’ contestant, real estate all-star shares 5 actions to transform your business
Quintavius “Q” Burdette is at the top of his game. Here’s how you can be, too.
Let’s talk about S-E-O: What agents need to know now
SEO isn’t just about websites anymore. Here’s how real estate pros can optimize Reels, captions and AI tools to drive traffic.
7 tired business strategies that are costing you closings
Ditch the dead weight, lean into strategies that deliver and ensure every effort you make moves you toward a conversation that counts, Jimmy Burgess writes.
Industry pros weigh in on visibility, gatekeeping and real estate ‘Armageddon’: The Download
Leaders across the brokerage landscape had thoughts on the private listings debate, and they weren't shy about sharing them.
Can You Stop People From Smoking Outside Your Building?
Various laws and regulations dictate where people can and can’t light up. Here’s how to make sure they’re enforced.
Being a neighborhood expert isn’t enough anymore
If your entire value proposition is "I specialize in this neighborhood," then you’re putting a clock on your career, Coldwell Banker Warburg's Kevelyn Guzman writes.
Mortgage lenders ask for more guidance on VantageScore 4.0
FHFA Director Bill Pulte is reportedly "on thin ice" with several Trump administration officials over lack of communication on new Fannie and Freddie credit score policy.