HouseCanary flies away with $65M in latest Series C funding round

The valuation startup plans to use the money to beef up its team and build out more technology. Continue reading

Fix that outlet! How to manage client expectations during the appraisal process

The home appraisal process can be a tripwire during the sales process because it involves judgments about a family’s home, the center of their emotional lives, whether they realize it or not. Here’s how to help your clients — and yourself — during thos… Continue reading

Grow up! 20 unprofessional agent behaviors that need to stop

We all have days that make us want to drive into the country and shriek for as long as we feel like it in the privacy of our own cars. What makes it worse is when it’s other agents causing the frustration. Continue reading

Don’t lose your mind! 10 tips for staying sane through challenging transactions

We’ve all dealt with impossible client expectations and demands. Here’s how to stay level-headed through contentious transactions. Continue reading

Cut the crap: NAR lawsuit is good for consumers

Regardless of the outcome of the mega lawsuit, the sunshine from this legal assault will force the industry to clean up its act. Savvy and progressive industry leaders are using this moment to break from the past and lift the veil of secrecy for consum… Continue reading

How to answer 10 common seller appraisal questions

Here are 10 questions that homesellers will most likely ask during the appraisal process. Here’s how to best respond to prepare them for all outcomes. Continue reading

Realtor group sends cease and desist over CoreLogic data breach

The Austin Board of Realtors is demanding that the Travis Central Appraisal District stop using and destroy any multiple listing service data it may have obtained from CoreLogic. Continue reading

3 reasons listing agents should attend appraisals

A recent experience made regular contributor Troy Palmquist wonder: How many listing agents show up to appraisals? Here’s why he thinks it’s worth popping into the appraisal on your sellers’ behalf. Continue reading

Appraisal coming up? 4 things you should tell buyers

After paying for an appraisal as part of a loan application, most buyers feel like they are done with that part of the real estate transaction. But nothing could be further from the truth. Here are four key things you should make sure your buyers under… Continue reading