Keller Williams, Compass and eXp among ‘best places to work’

Three flaming stars in real estate brokerage — Compass, Keller Williams Realty and eXp Realty — rank among the best places to work in 2019, according to job reviews site Glassdoor. Continue reading

How California’s wildfires are affecting its real estate

Nick Giovacchini of San Francisco-based real estate investment firm AlphaFlow discusses how the recent California wildfires have impacted the region thus far and how they will continue to do so in the weeks, months and years ahead. Continue reading

The Real Word: What agents think about Zillow bringing back unvetted leads

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week: Zillow is bringing back unvetted leads. Byron and Nicole discuss how there are mixed reviews from agents about this move. Continue reading

Help! 5 strategies for having tough conversations with clients

Buying or selling a home is an extremely personal and emotional transaction. Because of that, you need to be prepared in advance for the kinds of tough conversations you will face. Here are some strategies to help you get through the difficult talks wi… Continue reading

Thinking of taking your listing off the market? Do these 4 things instead

Taking an apartment temporarily off the market for three weeks or a month does not reset the clock for the total days on the market. Instead, try these tips to get your listings sold. Continue reading

Connect the Speakers: Vachi Udolkin on using marketing automation to build business

How do you differentiate yourself as a real estate agent in a market that’s totally saturated? Re/Max agent Vachi Udolkin in Miami has done it. Continue reading

Lead verification and safety app offers free version Kleard Lite

Kleard, a showing management and identity verification app has announced that it will now be offering a version of its product for free. The app allows agents to verify the identity of their buyer prospect at showings and open houses. Continue reading

‘Disenchanted, shocked’ agents leave Compass after 3 months

A Bay Area real estate team is defecting from Compass to join Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, just months after joining the New York City-founded brokerage. Continue reading