Case-Shiller is a go-to source for prices — but know these blind spots

Repeat-sales models have been the gold standard in home-price tracking for decades. Intel examines what they miss, and what some data providers are doing to fill in the gaps. Continue reading

Brett Miles joins Official as founding agent in NYC

Miles was most recently affiliated with Compass and brings strong connections in the new development sector to Official. In addition to New York, his team will also begin operating in Miami. Continue reading

7 ways to create top-of-mind name recognition with no budget

Coach Darryl Davis’ advice for spring? Get creative with your ideas, get courageous with your prospecting and be consistent in your approach to building and branding. Continue reading

Negotiating short sales is a crucial skill for real estate agents

With some areas seeing rising prices and low supply, Clever’s Luke Babich writes, many would-be homeowners are looking into unconventional routes to homeownership, including short sales. Continue reading

These are the markets where rent growth will be strongest in 2024

Multifamily investors can thrive even during periods of more moderate growth by understanding their renters, markets and properties, Michael Zaransky writes. Continue reading

Captivate, connect and convince with compelling presentations

Applying insights from the “Harvard Business Review” and adapting them to the unique demands of real estate, Nikki Beauchamp writes, you can elevate your presentations from informative to influential. Continue reading

How to break through barriers and next-level your business

Today’s housing inventory and higher interest rates might have you feeling stalled, as if you’ve reached a plateau in your business. However, there are steps to try to break through the noise of today’s market, stand out as an agent, and win more real … Continue reading

7 pitfalls that can ruin your reputation as a real estate agent

Your reputation precedes you in every meeting, showing and negotiation, coach Darryl Davis writes. Every interaction either enforces it or enhances it. Continue reading