Stop denying it! Discrimination is a huge problem in real estate

It’s well passed time to face the ugly truth: Racial discrimination is still happening in real estate. A three-year study conducted by “Newsday” gives us cold hard evidence. Denying it, decrying it or calling it fake news won’t make it go away. Continue reading

Almost 5 years later, Studeo still tells great listing stories

Studeo makes listing presentations, homes for sale, agents, teams, brokerages — or whatever you want to market about your business — not just standout from the crowd, but also rise well above it. Continue reading

Pulse: 9 responses for ‘I want to wait for interest rates to drop’

Our favorite handlers from last week’s Pulse survey include pointing out that mortgage rates are already at historic lows and stirring up some FOMO. Continue reading

Agent/broker perspective: Complying with new branding and marketing regulations

In this column, Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical Miami real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic. This month: A top Miami agent is frustrated with new state regulations concerning naming and branding, which forbid certai… Continue reading

5 ways to amp up your client communication skills

Would you like to close more deals, have fewer challenges in your transactions and leave your clients feeling you truly understand who they are? You might not think about it, but there’s lots more to communicating effectively than speaking and texting…. Continue reading

The Real Word: How will Realogy’s Cartus deal impact agents?

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week: Realogy is set to sell the relocation arm of Cartus for $400 million. Byron and Nicole talk through how they would feel about it if they w… Continue reading

The Real Word: How will Realogy’s Cartus deal impact agents?

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week: Realogy is set to sell the relocation arm of Cartus for $400 million. Byron and Nicole talk through how they would feel about it if they w… Continue reading

Want happy, productive agents? Make their pay your priority

Getting paid promptly for your work is surprisingly hard in our high-tech world. Make it a priority for your agents to feel that they’re valued and that their hard-work is acknowledged without a doubt. Continue reading

Want happy, productive agents? Make their pay your priority

Getting paid promptly for your work is surprisingly hard in our high-tech world. Make it a priority for your agents to feel that they’re valued and that their hard-work is acknowledged without a doubt. Continue reading

Are listing agents the right people to present your buyer offers?

Here’s how to navigate this tricky situation and avoid stepping on other agents’ toes. Continue reading