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View ArticleDespite digital acceleration, Zillow execs say consumers need agents more...
At Zillow's virtual Unlock event, two company executives emphasized the importance of their partners as they build digital tools.
View ArticleMortgage applications down 6.5% but home purchase market ‘a bright spot’
Purchase applications are up 33% compared to a year ago — the 14th straight week of annual gains — according to a new survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association.
View ArticleLead, plan, communicate — the 3 basics of coaching through uncertainty
This time of uncertainty proved to be a true test for good leadership. As a leader, you should be stepping in and coaching your team to better adapt to this new landscape. Here's how.
View ArticleAre you learning from the market turn? Adjust your focus now
The coronavirus pandemic pressed the reset button on our personal and business lives. So, for agents looking to make good use of this time to grow their businesses, here are a few ways to do that by...
View ArticleSmart home tech for agents: Which Amazon Echo product is right for you?
Amazon Echo products are nifty, convenient gadgets, and they can leave a lasting impact on clients when presented as closing gifts. But with a sea of options out there, which one should you go for?
View ArticleReady to level up? Read these 10 groundbreaking books
Here are the 10 books every real estate professional must read to improve their personal and professional life, according to Inman readers.
View ArticleDoes life coaching have a place in real estate?
It's no secret that real estate agents work long and hard — which is why they, of all people, could really benefit from a life coach. Instead of just focusing on work, life coaching involves the whole...
View Article7 tips for protecting your commission when staging
Staging adds value to the sale — but it should not break your bank. As an agent, use these seven tips to protect your income when incorporating home staging into your listing process.
View ArticleFree camping in the city, or lack of affordable housing options?
The seat of a bike is a great way to really see the harsh realities of a city. Here's what one broker observed as she biked her way along homeless encampments.
View ArticleDo these 3 things to adjust your mindset for success
In order to achieve your goals, your mindset must match your aspirations, otherwise it will hold you back from being successful. Here, a top-producing agent shares some tips to help elevate your...
View ArticleFannie and Freddie refinance fee delayed until December 1
The fee will no longer apply to refinance loans with balances below $125,000 or to the GSEs' affordable refinance products.
View ArticleCompass CEO Robert Reffkin: No, New York City isn’t dead
The future of New York City, where Compass was founded, remains bright, Robert Reffkin argued in an op-ed for CNN.
View ArticleJuly pending home sales rise 5.9%
The increase sent the Pending Home Sales Index sailing to 122.1, marking the third month in a row of sales growth, according to the National Association of Realtors.
View ArticleMost buyers would blow their budget for the perfect home
Sixty-four percent of prospective homebuyers said they'd spend more than originally planned for the perfect home, according to a survey by LendingTree.
View Article‘People want bigger’: Sales of large homes surge, Redfin says
Small homes are selling faster but buyers of all income levels want more space, according to a study by Redfin released Wednesday.
View ArticleZumper announces rent guarantee for small landlords
The company believes the new service will be particularly useful during the coronavirus pandemic, when numerous Americans have missed their housing payments.
View ArticleStronger together: A pair of ERA franchisees partner to buy another
In a unique move, Steve Doty of ERA Doty Real Estate and Tom DeWine of ERA Colonial Real Estate partnered to buy ERA Team Real Estate in Arkansas.
View ArticleOne foot forward: Reebok founder sells Boston-area home for $23M
The 27,000-square-foot estate, which Paul Fireman originally put on the market in 2016 for $90 million, was cut in price several times and last listed with an asking price of $33 million.
View ArticleA former monastery-turned-mansion hits the market for $25M
The historic property sits on a whopping 23 private acres, yet it's just a few minutes drive from downtown Annapolis and less than an hour from Washington, D.C.
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