Power Buyer Knock revamps board of directors

Representative of NAR’s venture capital arm, Second Century Ventures, will serve as an observer on Knock’s board of directors. Continue reading

5 must-have qualities and skills for showing a home

More than unlocking a door, buyers want their agents prepared for showings. Santiago Arana of The Agency recommends these tips to stand out. Continue reading

Circa 1930: What real estate agents need to know about housing styles in the 1930s

The 1930s saw a blend of influences and trends, driven in large part by the impact of the Great Depression. Broker Gerard Splendore offers insight into the historical and architectural roots of the decade’s home styles as part of his Circa series. Continue reading

Want to get buyers moving? Learn their personality types

Keeping in mind the personality type of your clients can help you become perceptive and tailor your approach, so that you’re able to provide the best homebuying experience possible. Continue reading

How are your clients funding their purchases? Pulse

This week, we’re wondering: How are your clients funding their purchases, especially in the face of higher home prices and interest rates? Continue reading

Don’t stay silent! Confront the scourge of Asian hate

Members of the AAPI community are carrying an undue burden in their quest to build financial wealth through homeownership. As members of the real estate community, it is our job to support homeownership for all. Continue reading

Circa 1920: What real estate agents need to know about roaring ’20s homes

Housing styles took a sharp turn away from traditional styles with the introduction of Art Deco design, and a new age in home architecture came on the scene. Gerard Splendore spells out what you should know about homes from this period. Continue reading

Time to get creative: 3 strategies for finding buyers homes

Buying a home is hard, but it’s not impossible. As a knowledgeable expert with a fiduciary duty to your clients, it’s your role to help buyers weigh and evaluate their options. Continue reading

Helping real estate clients choose their ideal neighborhood

Neighborhood quality is subjective, yet Realtors cannot recommend a neighborhood or steer clients into or out of a particular neighborhood, according to broker Teresa Boardman. Here’s what to do instead. Continue reading