5 creative strategies to overcome seller staging objections

Bernice Ross shares strategies for showing sellers that real estate staging can add value and save time between listing and going under contract. Continue reading

A security expert’s top 10 tips for keeping real estate agents safe

As Realtor Safety Month approaches its end, Robert Siciliano offers a reminder that agent safety requires vigilance and planning. Continue reading

Compass agents see play for Anywhere as a power move

Agents said the deal gives the combined firms increased bargaining power and could help move the needle in Compass’s legal battles. Continue reading

Is NAR the big loser in the Compass and Anywhere deal?

Compass has long had a contentious relationship with the National Association of Realtors. Real estate veterans speculated Monday that NAR could thus suffer as Compass grows. Continue reading

Compass to acquire Anywhere in $1.6B deal, capping rise to top

The upstart Compass had already grown to the top residential brokerage by sales volume. Now, it’s moving to acquire its chief rival. Continue reading

55 power users spill their AI secrets to a slicker real estate workflow

Today’s brokerage-provided AI tools still take a backseat to third-party chatbots for many agents. With new products rolling out later this year, real estate leaders believe that may change. Continue reading

How a 2008 bankruptcy fueled a top team leader’s comeback

On this episode, The One Team leader, Byron Lazine, shares his journey from submarine mechanic, to bankruptcy, to top Connecticut team leader and CEO of BAM. Continue reading

Guiding homebuyers through the offer’s fine print: Step 5

In Part 5 of her eight-part series, Cassie Walker Johnson helps you help clients navigate the complexity and detail of the buyer offer. Continue reading

How the growing buyer power shift is reshaping the real estate market

The week on The Download: After years of frustration, homebuyers are finally back in the driver’s seat in many markets. Continue reading

From TikTok to memes, the battle over who shapes culture

The TikTok Oracle deal, the blurred meanings of memes and new ad benchmarks all reveal how fragile the channels of influence really are. For agents, staying visible means more than posting content; it means understanding who shapes attention, and how q… Continue reading