9 questions second-homebuyers should ask themselves before the search

A second home is both a luxury and a highly nuanced investment that can have a big impact on both lifestyle and finances. Here are nine questions buyers should ask themselves before starting a second-home search. Continue reading

Want to help EVERY client find a dream home? 7 tips for working with buyers with special needs

Even with the best of intentions, it can be difficult to consider all of the factors your clients may need to consider when they’re dealing with mobility issues, vision impairments or other challenges. However, according to Amanda Deering, there are ma… Continue reading

Open up your open house! 5 tips for ensuring everyone has access

Homebuyers have different needs, and an open house offers an opportunity to meet them, according to Amanda Deering. You can bring inclusiveness to your open house to open the doors to individuals with disabilities. Continue reading

My home has a basement dungeon. Can I include it as part of the GLA?

“Barbarian” became a runaway hit in October, but the Airbnb-referencing horror flick also raises a thorny issue for agents: What rooms can be listed as part of a property’s total square footage? Continue reading

Are you missing a quarter of potential clients with your marketing?

Who do you picture when you’re writing your property descriptions or choosing photographs? Make sure that you’re creating an inclusive image of all types of potential buyers, including those with disabilities. Continue reading

Headwinds have you considering big changes? Don’t — make these 3 smart moves instead

Instead of making significant changes in your real estate business, broker-owner Gavin Payne recommends making smaller tweaks to navigate a shifting market smartly. 
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Scary but true real estate facts: WATCH if you dare!

That bump in the basement might not just be the wind. Watch this spooky short created by Sue “Pinky” Benson to learn more about the scary side of real estate. Continue reading

7 underutilized tech tools that’ll make you look like a top producer

These underrated apps and tools can make you look seemingly flawless as you juggle the many aspects of your business with ease, Jimmy Burgess says. Continue reading

Going back to basics? Here’s what top agents are doing to finish the year strong

Rally your team for the last quarter with these tried-and-true tips from leading experts. Adam Hergenrother founder and CEO of Livian, says this is not the time to slow down, and that mindset is key. Continue reading

15 creepy crawly real estate stories that will make you squirm

Are you ready for some creepy, crawly real estate stories for Halloween? Bernice Ross brings you these true-life experiences from Realtors and the listing photographers at HomeJab.  Continue reading