3 clichés top listing agents don’t buy into during a market downtick

Think smart, writes coach Annette DeCicco, and list like a pro. Hit all three of these smart consultation tips on pricing, condition and negotiation to win listings that sell at consistently high premiums. Continue reading

Keller Williams exec shares how to win trust with clients — and Google

Ahead of Mega Agent Camp, Keller Williams Head of Industry and Learning Jason Abrams talks artificial intelligence, social media and the continuing importance of fostering in-person connections. Continue reading

If you were selling a home, would you hire you as the listing agent?

Thinking about selling a property of your own? Bernice Ross shares six reasons why you may not be the best choice to guide your own transaction. Continue reading

Here’s what your next listing appointment should look like

If you normally get nervous during listing consultations, team leader Carl Medford offers reassurance that listening more than you speak can help you land the listing. Continue reading

Meet Lucy, an AI assistant that’s ‘all about empowering’ agents

Rechat wants agents to lean on AI like Lucy to improve their value proposition to consumers and make better use of the powerful tools software companies are building for them Continue reading

New app CMAsnap partners with Doorify MLS

A new software option for creating comparative market analyses, CMAsnap, has inked a deal with Doorify MLS. Continue reading

It’s time to ditch mortgage lending’s outdated appraisal model

It’s time for the mortgage lending industry to move to an AVM-based appraisal model, says real estate coach Bernice Ross. There is too much room for error, especially in today’s super-fast-paced market. Continue reading

Is a CMA an appraisal? Contrary to popular belief — it is

The current widespread misuse of the word “appraisal” may not uproot long-established mores, but everyone should raise their antenna a bit if they’re attempting to suggest a CMA is not an appraisal. Continue reading

How to protect your buyers from appraisal catastrophes

With multiple offers being the order of the day, buyers are overbidding to outgun their competitors. What happens if an appraisal comes back low? Here are a few important steps to take before writing an over-ask offer. Continue reading

DashCMA announces report sharing

Inman Innovator Award Finalist dashCMA announced this week it has launched a new feature for sharing reports via web link with buyers and sellers. Continue reading