When your toughest competitor is the other agent

Sometimes, the agent on the other side of the table can’t get out of their own way. The next time you experience a hot-headed real estate agent on the other side of the deal, try these tips from Amie Quirarte to cool it down.  Continue reading

‘Our values shot up astronomically’: Behind Coeur d’Alene’s viral ascent

A highly livable city with space to spread out suddenly becomes attractive to wealthy, out-of-state buyers who can now work remotely and have the purchasing power to snatch up the home that suits them. What will happen to the market in 2023? Continue reading

A home touted as the priciest in the US a decade ago returns to market

A Connecticut estate made headlines in 2014 when it sold for a then-record $120 million, making it America’s priciest home sale at the time. Now its owners are giving it a shot on the market for $30 million more. Continue reading

Are smart faucets worth the money?

New smart kitchen faucets from companies like Kohler and Moen can be controlled via voice and app on your phone, but are they worth the cost? Smart home expert Brandon Doyle compared two, and his results may surprise you. Continue reading

Why ‘dog days’ are great for business

The challenge of differentiation and capturing a buyer’s attention is monumental, for even the most skilled agents. In this agent’s case, “man’s best friend” is also an agent’s best friend. Continue reading

Corcoran Icon Properties brings on Real Estate People team, new office

The 40-person team, formerly of Coldwell Banker, has also brought on its Northern California office located in the Berryessa neighborhood of San Jose to Corcoran Icon Properties. Continue reading

CA Christie’s affiliates show huge growth in year of new partnerships

The luxury brand’s billion-dollar growth in terms of agent business came in large part from strategic recruitment by its Sereno and Orange County affiliates, as well as the addition of star agent Aaron Kirman. Continue reading

The Prince Team reins supreme in move from Compass to Corcoran

Dockery and the Prince Team have netted $500 million in sales volume across 800 transactions and will now be affiliated with Corcoran’s SoHo office, the brokerage told Inman exclusively. Continue reading

Christie’s affiliate to continue East Coast expansion with Boston office

LandVest Christie’s International Real Estate announced on Wednesday that it would open a “flagship” office in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood. Continue reading