How to use strategy, tech and real talk to keep deals moving

Transaction hesitation is real, but deals are getting done. Here’s how broker-owner Jaclyn Kelley and her agents have been keeping business steady in a tough market. Continue reading

Stop undervaluing your work: Say no with confidence, own your worth

When you say yes to something misaligned, you’re saying no to your deeper purpose, Debra Trappen writes. Discover the power of saying no and claiming your value. Continue reading

Hiring a home staging company? Ask these essential questions first

After owing a staging company for 20 years, team leader Carl Medford lists seven categories of critical questions to ask before selecting a stager for you and your listings. Continue reading

It’s not just KW! Compass was hit with a telemarketing lawsuit, too

A renter outside Portland, Oregon, sued Compass this week, saying its agents contacted her despite her phone being on the National Do Not Call Registry and multiple requests to stop calling. Continue reading

Lake Homes Realty branches out with new firm for mountain homes

The standalone brokerage will service clients across 21 states to start, with a focus on homes at elevation, with a mountain view, or those within a community shaped by the mountains. Continue reading

Redfin teams up with Thumbtack on home improvement offering

The partnership is meant to help homeowners find tradespeople who can do tasks such as painting, cleaning, HVAC maintenance and more, the companies announced Wednesday. Continue reading

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