Recruiting season is afoot. 10 brokerage red flags to watch

Finding the right broker is an essential step in growing your real estate business. Chris Heller offers the warning signs to watch for when it’s a bad fit. Continue reading

5 foolish financial fails (that could cost you everything)

Whether it’s budgeting, taxes or managing expenses, real estate agents need to pay close attention to money matters. Chris Heller outlines the five financial factors you may be overlooking. Continue reading

Never created a real estate budget? 11 smart-money tips to help

In real estate, nothing is guaranteed. Plan ahead, and build good financial habits with these essential budget tips to weather the many seasons of the real estate market, Ojo Labs’ Chris Heller writes. Continue reading

Zillow in 2022: How one of the biggest names in real estate recovers from its biggest stumble

Zillow started 2021 ascendant but finished by bowing out of iBuying. The coming year will test the portal’s ability to pivot. Continue reading

Redfin in 2022: Does slow and steady ultimately win the race?

Redfin is an iBuyer, a brokerage and a portal. But the company is also known for taking a more conservative approach to growth than some rivals. Continue reading

OJO exec Chris Heller joins robotic letter writing startup’s board

Audience.co mounts a real pen on a robot to create notes that appear to be written by a human hand. The company says this increases their effectiveness for lead generation. Continue reading

In era of disruption, outsider leaders are a key to survival

Numerous leaders at real estate companies today stepped into their roles without prior real estate experience. They say that was actually an advantage. Continue reading

C-suite to real estate agents: We aren’t doing enough to help you

CEO Connect panelists agreed Tuesday that brokerages and industry associations can do more to help agents learn the financial skills that aren’t routinely taught in the workplace. Continue reading