Billion-dollar Bellevue brokerage joins ERA Real Estate

One of Bellevue, Washington’s oldest and largest family-owned brokerages RSVP Real Estate has joined ERA, according to a joint announcement on Thursday. The 400-agent brokerage serves consumers in King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties and has generated o… Continue reading

‘Coming Soon is a hot mess’: Here’s why it needs to change

Although it was originally designed to help consumers, “Coming Soon” has now become a fragmented and ill-defined status used to attract buyers with the false promise of an oasis of hidden home supply. Can it be reformed, or should it be retired? Continue reading

Who is your client? 4 personality types to watch for

Is your client a lion, otter, golden retriever or beaver? Here is a quick and easy way to identify which personality your prospective client has so you can adapt your presentation style to win the day. Continue reading

Naming your team? Here’s why it’s crucial to get it right the first time

Finding the perfect name for your real estate team or brokerage is essential to success — and it’s become an especially important topic of discussion after yet another state law recently passed that impacts team names and branding. Here’s how you can l… Continue reading

How to shift your marketing strategy in Q4 — and start 2022 right

Harnessing the power of your CRM, leveraging existing inventory with fresh marketing materials and campaign strategies, and volunteering — here are the tactics that’ll help you meet your end-of-year goals and start 2022 on the right note. Continue reading

Keller Williams icon and bestselling author Dave Jenks dies

Dave Jenks helped lead Keller Williams through a pivotal period of growth, co-wrote two bestsellers and helped scores of real estate professionals build successful careers. Continue reading

REX takes new jab at NAR in blistering ‘cartel economics’ attack

The discount brokerage struck on Wednesday following the National Association of Realtors’ petition two days earlier to compel the DOJ to uphold its antitrust settlement. Continue reading

Click, click, sign: How to avoid digital signature pitfalls

In fast-paced markets, digital signatures definitely have their perks — but they also raise a few concerns and questions. For example, are your clients actually reading the documents before signing them? Are they secure? Here’s what you should know. Continue reading

Freshening up a listing? 14 ways to boost a home’s buyer appeal

Details matter, especially when you consider just how much buyers are shelling out for their dream home. So, here are some must-do changes, fixes and upgrades sellers should spend some time addressing before putting their home on the market. Continue reading

2 Midwest Century 21 brokerages combine forces

Century 21 Scheetz is acquiring Century 21 Rasmussen Co. Both brokerages operate in Indiana. Continue reading