Meet your mentor: A step-by-step for finding a real estate role model

Whether you’re looking to start strong or take your existing business to the next level, a mentor can be key. Learn how to find the expertise and experience you need in a real estate mentor. Continue reading

In a first, Rocket Mortgage powers mortgages for a community bank

Nashville, Tennessee-based Fourth Capital Bank is the first to integrate Rocket’s digital mortgage application using a new platform developed by Q2 Software. Continue reading

Minimum wage workers need at least 4 jobs to pay rent in some cities

Even the most expensive cities — which typically have higher minimum wages — are more affordable than those with $7.25 an hour minimums, according to data released Tuesday by Zillow. Continue reading

5 secrets behind my best sales year yet, despite the market slowdown

Top-producing agent Mary Bonham believes that no matter what the market renders, there are key actions we can take as Realtors that’ll improve our business. Continue reading

US home prices slip for fifth month as market bottom comes into view

The Case-Schiller index posted a 7.7 percent annual gain in home prices — down from a 9.2 percent gain in October — while the FHFA index showed a 0.1 percent decline in prices between October and November. Continue reading

Redfin builds on app feature with ‘Favorites Lists’ for buyers, renters

Redfin’s new website and app feature will allow homebuyers and renters to save their favorite properties in customized lists and share them with their home search partner to stay organized. Continue reading

Fashion victims? When broker and agent style choices clash

The standard for appropriate business attire is always a moving target, especially in real estate. How should residential real estate brokers navigate this ever-shifting playing field, one full of landmines in every direction? Continue reading

4 ways to reset your outlook on business at the beginning of 2023

Your mind is powerful, and these approaches will help you maximize your mindset and take a leap into new next-level territory. Trust yourself, your strengths and your intuitions and you’ll have a year to be proud of.  Continue reading

How to extend the life of a real estate conference

If you are wondering how to keep the magic alive after a great conference experience, you are not alone. Coach Jeff Glover says that if you make a plan of action of immediate steps to take after the conference you won’t lose that upbeat feeling as soon… Continue reading