Top brokers reveal how they’re coping with tight inventory

At Connect Now, brokers from around the country shared advice on keeping buyers motivated and sellers focused, surfacing new listings and accomplishing your goals without compromising your values. Continue reading

The new, new vacation-home destinations for 2021

While second home purchases rose 46% and comprised 6% of all mortgages from January to March, these 10 overlooked towns have experienced a significant uptick in vacation-home sales. Continue reading

The 3 biggest alternative financing methods disrupting real estate

In a Connect Now session, Clelia Peters shared what agents need to know about the major players in transaction facilitation, mortgage alternatives and home equity access. Continue reading

Spencer Rascoff: iBuyers not to blame for supply shortage

The former Zillow CEO touched on iBuying, real estate companies going public and “global asset inflation” during a discussion at Connect Now. Continue reading

Fintor aims to make real estate investing more accessible

The new micro-investing startup, which just raised $2.5 million, lets people start investing in residential real estate with as little as $5. Continue reading

How to build a brand that elevates your business

Building a brand is often synonymous with building a business. Your brand communicates what do and what you stand for, and it helps build trust with potential clients. Here are a few tips for building a brand that’ll ultimately boost your business. Continue reading

Increase your rental’s property value! 7 home improvement ideas

Increasing your rental’s value takes lots of time, effort and even monetary investments — but it’s well worth it in the end. Here are a few inexpensive and easy home improvement ideas that will help you see the best return on your rental property. Continue reading

Agent/broker perspective: Should top agents be consulted on office changes?

Each month Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic. This time: A top-producing agent is frustrated with her broker’s decision to switch to an open-office floor plan. How should her brok… Continue reading

4 fundamental skills agents need to brush up on right now

Are you practicing clear communication? Mastering the art of negotiation? No matter how many years you spend in the business, there are a few essential skills every agent should revisit and polish from time to time. Continue reading