How to train your agents for a market shift 

As we’ve witnessed before, markets can change on a dime. Are you ready for when that happens next? Here’s how you can prepare your team — and yourself — for a shift, and how to keep your business nimble. Continue reading

The biggest questions and answers about portals ditching crime data

Redfin, Trulia and realtor.com have all vowed to not use crime data going forward. The companies’ stands are now prompting a debate in the industry. Continue reading

3 platforms to majorly upgrade your real estate game in 2022

From an agent-to-agent networking app to a digital assistant, these apps are must-haves for the busy agent looking to boost productivity and profits. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman tells some workers to stay home amid Omicron wave

Agents can still report to the office, but Douglas Elliman has told New York administrative staff to work from home while new variant surges. Continue reading

RE/MAX in 2022: Modernizing the franchise model, teams and more

Creating a robust teams structure, filtering out industry noise and innovating the franchise model are all challenges RE/MAX faces in 2022. Continue reading

What’s your greatest hope for 2022?

We’re all banking on the upcoming year to be better than the past two — and of course, we can’t help but think about how it’ll all unfold. So, before we bid farewell to this year, we want to know: What are you hoping for in 2022? Continue reading

Elderly, infirm and unemployed: How far should you go for listings?

In an inventory-deprived market, agents are often tempted to use aggressive tactics to score listings. One broker thinks such strategies should be avoided. But what do you think? Continue reading

New court ruling is both victory and defeat for NAR and REX

Discount brokerage’s antitrust claims survive after judge concludes REX “plausibly alleges that Zillow changed its websites because of NAR’s rules.” Continue reading

Every deal is a learning opportunity: Lesson Learned

As an agent who has sold more than $1 billion worth of real estate, Douglas Elliman’s Dina Goldentayer knows a thing or two about making it in the industry. Here, she shares why learning has no limits in real estate. Continue reading