Treat yo’self: 3 impactful ways to take care of your real estate team in 2022

Many teams had their best year ever, which means now is the perfect time to truly thank the people who got you there. If you have a little extra coin left over from 2021, expansion team leader Adam Hergenrother suggests you give your team what they tru… Continue reading

How agents can take advantage of the Zillow-DPR deal

Zillow’s move into the down payment assistance space will be a boon to buyers struggling to save for a house. The benefits assistance can bring to homeowners are huge. The question is whether you will you seize this opportunity to grow your business. Continue reading

Redfin in 2022: Does slow and steady ultimately win the race?

Redfin is an iBuyer, a brokerage and a portal. But the company is also known for taking a more conservative approach to growth than some rivals. Continue reading

Compass will give agents $10K for training and coaching

The 10×10 Business Growth Challenge will pay individual agents and team leaders to participate in various training programs over the course of 10 weeks. Continue reading

Redfin is right: Why crime data doesn’t equate to ‘safety’

Redfin proclaiming that no real estate site should show neighborhood crime data is a pretty bold call to action. Here’s why I agree with it — and why you should strongly consider not displaying those statistics on your websites. Continue reading

Keller Williams expands global footprint to São Paulo, Brazil

Keller Williams Worldwide is now in Brazil, with the impending launch of its new master franchise in São Paulo. The franchisor now has 285 market centers in 50 countries. Continue reading

2022 game plan: 20+ buyer and seller facts to inform your business

What’s critical to buyers and sellers now, and what’s changed over the past year? If you’re in the throes of strategizing for next year, here are a few key demographics, trends and takeaways — plucked from NAR’s 2021 buyer and seller research — broken … Continue reading

Choosing a Google-centric smart home: Pros and cons

Smart home expert Colton Pratt breaks down Google-anchored hubs. Here’s how Google fares when pitted against Amazon, in case one of your tech-savvy clients asks your opinion. Continue reading

Tell us your biggest fail in 2021: Pulse

Failure stings, but that doesn’t mean it’s all bad. In fact, some of the biggest mishaps often turn into the most rewarding, career-changing lessons. So, what did you fail at in 2021? This week, we’re asking you to dig deep in the interest of those who… Continue reading

Brad Inman’s real estate predictions for 2022: Here’s to a sober year

Keller Williams, Douglas Elliman, the DOJ and the NAR. Brad Inman’s crystal ball is “a little foggy — but a big trend is coming into focus for me” in 2022, Inman’s founder writes. Continue reading