Knowledge is power: Calm your clients’ fears with constant education

What seems routine to you might be a mystery to your clients, but by continuing to educate them, you can help them prepare for the unexpected during the homebuying or selling process. Continue reading

The work-life conundrum

A new survey from Inman showed that agents are relatively content with their work, though they are also putting in very long hours and devote their weekends to their jobs. Continue reading

Neighborhoods in the Bay Area, Boston among Redfin’s most competitive of 2019

White Oaks, a neighborhood about 30 minutes south of San Francisco, was the most competitive place for U.S. homebuyers in 2019, according to Redfin. Continue reading

Windermere donates $100k to Seattle Children’s Hospital

The $100,000 gift will help more than 40 low-income families stay in their homes over the holidays. Continue reading

Inman Person of the Year 2019: The Ethical Agent

This year, Inman honors a much-needed figure in an industry still struggling with issues such as discrimination. Continue reading

Prime homebuying season is getting earlier each year: Realtor.com

A new realtor.com market report revealed that buyers in 20 of the 100 largest markets are beginning their home search in January. Continue reading

Ben Kinney Companies acquires 7th Keller Williams franchise

The purchase of Keller Williams Marysville brings Ben Kinney Companies’ total agent count to more than 1,450 and further extend’s the firm’s reach in the Pacific Northwest. Continue reading

The year ahead: More growth, but at a slower pace

In 2020, Windermere Real Estate’s Chief Economist Matthew Gardner expects payrolls to continue growing, but the rate of growth will slow as the country adds fewer than 1.7 million new jobs. Continue reading

Kurt Cobain’s former Seattle home hits market with $7.5M price tag

The Nirvana singer and godfather of grunge bought the home with his wife shortly before taking his own life in 1994. Continue reading

Brokerages vow to display buyer’s broker commissions as new rule goes into effect in Washington

Redfin, Windermere and Coldwell Banker Bain have all confirmed they will display buyer broker commissions on their own listings. Continue reading