Clik here to view.
How one top brokerage kept ownership and leadership but left operations behind
First, it’s a tough business to make money in—especially if you experience rapid growth. Back in the day, brokerages might take a 50% split of agent commission, but the industry has changed...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Which is better: outsource a transaction coordinator or hire in-house?
It’s no secret a transaction coordinator can help agents get more done. In fact, a skilled coordinator can save an agent up to 16 hours per deal, and help that agent close twice as many deals per year....
View ArticleClik here to view.
5 things to remember when selling a home for the second time
It’s not uncommon for buyers we’ve represented in the past to get in touch when they want to sell; they remember that we provided great service before, and they’re confident that we will do so again....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Lightening round: Top teams on how they’re thriving through 2020
We reached out to the nation's top teams — small, medium and large — to learn what strategies they've used to weather the storm over the past few months and how they've become stronger. Here's what...
View ArticleClik here to view.
5 ideas to tap into for more referrals
As an agent, being the top-of-mind choice is important to the growth of your business. So, if you're looking to generate more referral-based business, here are a few places to look.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Who said what? 5 communication obstacles that can derail a transaction
From misinformation to misunderstanding, so many communication errors can occur during a real estate transaction. That's why agents need to better understand how they happen and how to prevent them.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Say hello to BoxBrownie’s 3D tours of virtual homes
BoxBrownie, the image marketing technology company from Down Under, has combined interior rendering with the market's desire for 3D tours.
View ArticleClik here to view.
NAHREP, business leaders call on Trump to leave DACA alone
Weeks after a SCOTUS ruling protected DACA, the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals joined other leaders in supporting the policy.
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Inman Handbook on ramping up referral business
This Handbook contains a wrap-up of sources, ideas, and helpful tools and tech for agents who want to ramp up how they leverage past relationships to get new business.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Zillow’s agent profiles are the most useful, according to new study
The study, released Monday by the Consumer Federation of America, also warns consumers to be skeptical of agent ratings.
View ArticleClik here to view.
@properties and Guaranteed Rate launch new mortgage company
The new mortgage lender, called Proper Rate, will begin originating mortgages to homebuyers and owners in 15 states.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Jumbo lending rules loosened for some Wells Fargo customers
Any existing customers at the bank can now apply for non-conforming refinancing. However, those lacking a prior relationship with Wells Fargo will face a harder time.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Making sense of the headlines: How has COVID-19 impacted housing supply?
Looking for a little clarity on this week's news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner examines how the housing market has fared over the past 16 weeks and what to expect as we move through the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Pulse: How your team’s business compares to last summer
This week, we were hoping to read about the changes and shifts you've noticed in the summer of 2020 compared to last year. Instead, we heard this.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Wondering how to crush 360 tours? Right this way
The popularity of 360 virtual tours has exploded this year, which is why agents need to know how they work and how to create them effectively. Here are a few tips from BoxBrownie's Peter Schravemade.
View ArticleClik here to view.
5 signs it’s time to leave your team
Although it's never easy to leave a team, sometimes it's the right move. Let these five points be signs you should look reality in the face and take that important next step for your career.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Silicon Valley wants to reimagine multifamily housing
The arrival of construction startup Juno highlights the ways that Silicon Valley and it's deep-pocketed investors are increasingly looking to real estate for the next big idea.
View ArticleClik here to view.
April delinquency rates soar amid pandemic
Delinquency rates across the U.S. jumped in April — a change caused by coronavirus that, experts warn, could spell trouble for months to come.
View ArticleClik here to view.
NAR calls on HUD to protect an anti-housing discrimination policy
In a letter to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the National Association of Realtors called for an end to efforts to revise the disparate impact rule.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Mortgages in forbearance decline for fourth consecutive week
The total number of mortgages in forbearance declined for the fourth-consecutive week, from 8.39 percent to 8.18 percent during the week ending July 5.
View Article