Using paid leads? Here’s the FCC change you need to know now

Whether your lead gen leans into cold calls, direct mail, door knocking or portals, Bernice Ross talks to REDX CEO Curtis Fenn to find out what changes are afoot. Continue reading

How far would you go to protect your buyer clients? The Download

The Consumer Federation of America, an industry watchdog, says that the buyer agreements you’re depending on are woefully inadequate to properly protect homebuyers. Continue reading

‘Selling the Hamptons’ is back — and the competition is fierce

Two new cast members make their entrance in Season 2 of “Selling the Hamptons,” which premieres on Max on Friday. Season 1 vets Bianca D’Alessio and Peggy Zabakolas told Inman the newbies are ready to ruffle some feathers. Continue reading

9 post-Sitzer questions we still don’t have answers to

Change always brings chaos and disruption, broker Cara Ameer writes. While many of these issues have been lurking in the background before we knew what Sitzer | Burnett was, they illustrate the work that remains to be done. Continue reading

Try these 7 budget-friendly lead sources with no upfront fee

In a market where agents must be expense-averse, Jimmy Burgess writes, generating leads that only have an expense if money comes in can make a lot of sense. Continue reading

Ditch the me-me-me approach to marketing and negotiation

Agents should embrace client-centric approaches that include making their marketing materials about the client, trainer Bernice Ross writes. Continue reading

Want to be a more effective real estate leader? Learn how to coach

ERA Real Estate President Alex Vidal writes that agents are the true heroes in real estate. Leaders need to understand that and support them if they want to get better results. Continue reading

Warren Buffett: ‘You want a bad number’ to get good market news

In 2010, the Berkshire Hathaway Inc. CEO said that fewer housing starts can help lay the foundation for a more balanced market down the line. His own company’s recent investments in home builders show commitment to that principle. Continue reading