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

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

Expect regulator scrutiny as teams become more prominent: NAR

Real estate teams have generated buzz in recent years and a new survey from the National Association of Realtors shows there’s a reason for that. Just over a quarter of Realtors, 26 percent, are members of a real estate team, according to NAR&#82… Continue reading

Luxury Connect: The biggest news and takeaways

The industry’s top agents descended on Los Angeles this week from all corners of the globe to network, make new connections and hear advice on how to take their business to the next level. Continue reading

$10M Houston mansion most expensive foreclosed home in US

A Houston mansion with nine bathrooms and 15,000 square feet of space is now the country’s most expensive foreclosed property, clocking in at $9.75 million. Continue reading