How to steer your brokerage through extreme markets

Operating a brokerage during extreme market fluctuations? You’ll need to develop a strategy — and that starts with supporting your agents, providing superior service and learning how to be flexible through it all. Continue reading

7 reasons for-sale-by-owners fail

Homeowners are often tempted to sell their homes on their own, but do they really have the time and expertise to get top dollar for their property? Often the answer is no. Here are the top seven reasons these transactions so often fail. Continue reading

7 reasons for-sale-by-owners fail

Homeowners are often tempted to sell their homes on their own, but do they really have the time and expertise to get top dollar for their property? Often the answer is no. Here are the top seven reasons these transactions so often fail. Continue reading

Searching for a mentor? Look for these 11 qualities

Not all agents and brokers are cut out to be mentors. Some are too busy to teach, and others are too “old school” to think outside of the box. When mentally vetting candidates, here are some must-have characteristics a mentor should possess. Continue reading

How to suss out the ‘looky-loos’ from actual prospects

As agents, we often have to deal with insincere people who are not serious about purchasing or selling properties. Here’s how to spot them and prevent them from wasting your precious time. Continue reading

6 things you need to understand about FSBOs to win them over

For-sale-by-owners are a unique group of players in the real estate market, and most agents attempt to avoid them. Don’t overlook this bunch because they can be a viable client prospect group for you. Continue reading

No agent, no problem? Redefy launches DIY flat-fee listing platform

Flat-fee real estate brokerage Redefy wants to make it easier for homesellers to list their home without the help of a real estate agent.  Continue reading

Is OwnersRE.com the agent-free answer for commission-phobic sellers?

Formally launched this month after a three-month soft release, the company charges owners $250 for use of the platform, which includes a website and productivity dashboard for the home. Continue reading