OPINION: Don’t Call Me ‘Young Lady’

The strapping blond’s smile glinted as he handed me my boarding pass and luggage sticker. “There you go, young lady!” I gritted my teeth. Paused, holding the tip. “Look,” I said, “that doesn’t apply.” His mouth opened, but I went on: “Wait, no, I know … Continue reading

Does Amazon’s partnership with Realogy spell doomsday for agents?

Industry reaction to Amazon entering the real estate world through a partnership with Realogy was swift and strong, but it might not be as big of a deal as it’s made out to be. Continue reading

Friends sold quicker? How to explain it to your sellers

When your clients are looking to sell their house, and the home sits on the market for months, it’s easy for both the clients and you to become frustrated — especially when their friends’ house sells fast. Here’s how to broach the subject with your sel… Continue reading

How to crush problematic agent behavior before it kills your deal

Managing clients throughout the buying or selling process requires 100 percent laser focus to get the deal done. Throw a challenging agent on the other side of the transaction, and you’re likely to encounter deal-killers along the way. Here are some of… Continue reading

Realogy launches Agent X, its new Alexa-based voice assistant

Fresh off the news of its deal with Amazon, Realogy launched Agent X, a voice-based digital assistant that operates on the retail giant’s Alexa platform. Continue reading

Inventory plummets, prices jump near Amazon’s HQ2 in Virginia

In the wake of Amazon’s HQ2 announcement, agents say that some sellers in Virginia are waiting to list their properties, while buyers at the lower end of the spectrum are having trouble competing for homes. Continue reading

WATCH: Will industry changes lead to fewer agents?

1000Watt CEO Brian Boero and @properties CEO Thad Wong discussed what the rapid changes mean for agents during an Inman Connect Las Vegas panel. Continue reading

WATCH: NAR attorney Jack Bierig on big commissions lawsuit

If the homeseller plaintiffs of two major real estate commission lawsuits get their way, the impact could be ‘disastrous,’ Bierig told attendees at ICLV. Continue reading