6 tips for avoiding lawsuits, legal fees and court in real estate

Here are six common reasons lawsuits happen in real estate. If you want to avoid complicated litigation, follow these best practices from trainer Bernice Ross. Continue reading

Lock it down! How to get prospects to commit to consultations

Preparation and precision matter when you’re trying to set a booked interview or consultation, broker-owner Kristine Milkovich writes. Here are six steps to book the appointment. Continue reading

Real estate changes fast. What do you want to know more about?

Artificial intelligence, a landmark lawsuit, private listing networks — this industry has seen a lot of change this past year. We want to know: What do you need more information about? Continue reading

Sellers leave money on the table with privately sold listings

The data doesn’t lie: For the vast majority of sellers, the most effective and profitable way to sell a home is to list it publicly on the MLS, Windermere economist Jeff Tucker writes. Continue reading

Keller Williams hit with new telemarketing lawsuit in New York

A New York homeowner claims text messages sent by an associate broker at Keller Williams amounted to an “invasion of her privacy” and a violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Continue reading

Anywhere cuts earnings estimate by 10% amid sluggish 2025 sales

The company now expects to earn as much as 10 percent less this quarter than it expected in April, according to a new SEC filing. The company’s stock price fell sharply in early trading hours. Continue reading

These are the paint colors that will raise the value of your next listing

If you’re in the process of staging a listing, it might be time to talk paint with your sellers. A new study from Zillow suggests that the right interior paint colors can boost home value by thousands. Continue reading

Keller Williams launches master franchise in North Macedonia

The company now has 18 master franchises in Europe and is actively looking for new expansion opportunities across most of the inhabited world, according to an announcement on Tuesday. Continue reading

Builder sentiment plunges as hesitant buyers shift to sidelines

Nearly 40 percent of homebuilders cut prices in June, the highest portion since the National Association of Home Builders began tracking the cuts. A decline in single-family starts is projected this year. Continue reading

Massachusetts bans sellers from encouraging waived inspections

The new policy was signed into law by Governor Maura Healey during the first week in June and is included in the state’s larger Affordable Homes Act. The law will apply to sales after Oct. 15, 2025. Continue reading