Competition, discretion drive lux agents to embrace private listings

How crucial off-market listing networks are to luxury agents may depend in large part on their geographical market. In the current debate, there are still luxury agents firmly planted on both sides. Continue reading

‘International buyers aren’t pulling back’ amid global uncertainty

Despite uncertainty, the belief in U.S. real estate hasn’t changed, luxury broker Peggy Olin writes. International clients still want to be here. Continue reading

4 barriers to communication that cause your audience to tune out

We’re all fighting to get our brand voices heard in today’s crowded marketplace, Kyle Basila writes. Here are the factors that could be impeding your communication. Continue reading

Tool Kit: How to tame AI before it eats your business

Artificial intelligence has the potential to separate agents who are willing to use and adapt to the technology from the rest, Rachael Hite writes, while it leaves those who refuse to use it behind. Continue reading

Investors seeing a ‘generational opportunity’ in multifamily

The price reset in multifamily assets has created an environment where acquisition economics align more attractively than they have in over a decade, Michael Zaransky writes. Continue reading

You’re leaving money on the table when you don’t know your numbers

Troy Palmquist talks with Sean Soderstrom of Courted about how agents and brokers can use data more effectively to transform their businesses. Continue reading

AI, AI, AI: Ads, oversight and the age of the algorithm

From campaign automation to deregulation, AI is rapidly reshaping the tools, rules and reach of real estate, influencing everything from how agents advertise to who controls the tech behind the scenes. Continue reading

5-second rule: What a homepage needs to make visitors stay

Marketing expert Jon Krabbe shares strategies that optimize your website to immediately engage visitors, reduce bounce rates and improve lead capture. Continue reading

Stage yourself to sell: Your personal brand toolkit

A beautifully staged home sells faster. Stage yourself with a compelling personal brand, Stacey Ross Cohen writes, and you’ll find an enthusiastic audience of buyers and sellers who need you. Continue reading

Can a $1 price tag get your lagging listing off the books? The Download

As the $1 listing trend gathers steam, it’s time to take a closer look at how it works and whether it’s right for your sellers. Continue reading