What this spring means for buyers, sellers and real estate agents

The agents who consistently reach their goals recognize moments like this for what they are: Not guarantees, but opportunities, ERA President Alex Vidal writes. Continue reading

How agents can help their clients become homeowners in 2026

With affordability continuing to challenge first-time buyers, agents can stand out by helping clients think creatively about what’s possible, ERA’s Alex Vidal writes. Continue reading

ERA chief on 2026: Will agents ‘lose their cognitive ability’ to AI?

ERA Brand President Alex Vidal talks negotiations, relationships and how leaders can ensure their agents maintain a high emotional IQ amid the rise of artificial intelligence. Continue reading

Recruiting playbook: How to win agents (and keep them)

ERA President Alex Vidal welcomes recruiting season with tips for finding and keeping your strongest real estate team members. Continue reading

This real estate exec says artificial intelligence is ‘lying’ to consumers. Here’s his solution

ERA Real Estate Brand President Alex Vidal talks about consumer behavior and why “radical honesty” is more important than ever as AI influences the home shopping experience. Continue reading

Does the Compass-Anywhere deal set the stage for a private listings culture clash?

As the debate over private listings and the Clear Cooperation Policy raged on, Anywhere leaders charted a distinctly central path. Here’s how that could change under a Compass banner. Continue reading

Real estate CEOs sound off on CCP, M&A, being No. 1: The Download

Last week, the industry’s biggest names took the stage at Inman Connect San Diego to talk about real estate’s hottest topics and biggest controversies. Continue reading

Agents are ‘fighting uphill’ — but there’s still opportunity

The shifting market, new buyer behavior and new technology are changing how brokers approach their business, Anthony Lamacchia, Alex Vidal and Leo Pareja told attendees at Inman Connect San Diego on Wednesday. Continue reading

How to make recruiting ‘a hell of a lot easier,’ according to one exec

ERA Brand President Alex Vidal knows that agents are getting hit up by competing brokers. But he has a four-step guide for successfully grabbing more agents Continue reading

Get the success secrets playbook from a 2024 Rookie of the Year

In this Q&A with Tyson Hansen, ERA President Alex Vidal learns how he got his start and how he created outstanding outcomes in a tough year for real estate. Continue reading