Sphere of influence is still king

The inventor of the phrase “a bird in hand is worth two in the bush” could never have envisioned it applying to modern real estate, but I don’t mind borrowing this adage to remind us all that every agent has a bird in their hand: it’s called their sph… Continue reading

Credit Karma launches new personalized shopping experience

The new marketplace aims to bring certainty, transparency & simplicity to today’s financial product shopping process Today, the process of getting a credit card or loan has room for improvement. The lack of certainty, transparency, and simplicity make it difficult for consumers to shop for financial products that fit their individual needs. How do you […]

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5 Ways to Repair Your Credit Score that Work

In a world where most people live from paycheck to paycheck due to the struggling economy, it’s easy to not have the money to pay those credit card bills and loan payments. Then, before you know it, your credit score is too low to even finance a pack o… Continue reading

Which old-school interior design trends are making a comeback?

Many homebuyers are embracing retro looks that were thought to be gone for good. Find out which interior design trends are coming back by reading this room-by-room overview. Continue reading

The tiny critters that are infesting real estate

Bedbugs might seem like a personal problem rather than a real estate issue, but don’t let your assumptions keep you from protecting yourself and your clients from what could turn into a litigious situation. Here’s what every real estate agent should kn… Continue reading

Trelora tells buyers to ditch agents and keep their commissions

An upstart, low-fee Colorado brokerage that is trying to blow up the way agents get paid has announced it’ll support traditional commissions — even as it also offers incentives for buyers to ditch their agents altogether. Continue reading

Opendoor is using a $1,000 credit to nudge buyers toward its partner agents and homes

The startup is now offering a more prominent $1,000 credit for buyers who choose to purchase one of the homes Opendoor has for sale, whether they do so directly on their own, or using one of Opendoor’s “partner agents.” Continue reading

How to work better with international clients

The key to working with international clients is understanding the cultures of their home countries. Getting it right pleases your clients and can open a floodgate of referrals. Continue reading

Trump admin proposes new tax-break rules for developers

The Trump Administration proposed new guidelines Friday that would create tax incentives for developers to build in so-called “Opportunity Zones.” Continue reading