7 last-minute Halloween marketing tricks (and treats) for agents

Every holiday is an opportunity to remind people that you’re not just a salesperson, Darryl Davis writes. You’re a neighbor and, possibly, the hero they need now. Continue reading

11 ways to rebuild if your internal ‘check engine light’ comes on

Real estate agent burnout is real, coach Darryl Davis writes, but it can be avoided. Here’s how to reset, regroup and restart your engine amid tough times. Continue reading

5 huge mistakes agents make when calculating cost per lead

In real estate, money is made on the front end rather than at the closing table, Josh Ries writes. Here’s how to maximize the profit potential of your lead gen. Continue reading

3 Google Business Profile mistakes you can’t afford to make 

Real Grader CEO Alex Montalenti talks to Troy Palmquist about the biggest (avoidable) mistakes real estate agents make when it comes to their online presence. Continue reading

Majority of Americans now use AI to learn about the housing market

Despite incorporating the use of AI more and more in their market research, most Americans still see the real estate agent as the best resource when it comes to buying and selling, a new study by Realtor.com says. Continue reading

FTC sues Zillow: A wake-up call for real estate agents and brokers

If you’re dependent on Zillow for lead gen, it’s time to build resilient funnels, own your data, and beef up your referral and content engines, Josh Ries writes. Continue reading

From TikTok to memes, the battle over who shapes culture

The TikTok Oracle deal, the blurred meanings of memes and new ad benchmarks all reveal how fragile the channels of influence really are. For agents, staying visible means more than posting content; it means understanding who shapes attention, and how q… Continue reading

Las Vegas Realtors removes incoming board member following inflammatory Charlie Kirk posts

Mark Sivek was due to become a member of the association’s Board of Directors in 2026, but was removed from all appointed positions after posting derogatory remarks on social media about late conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Continue reading

Zillow wiretapping lawsuit quietly dismissed without prejudice

A class action lawsuit against Zillow for allegedly disclosing personally identifiable information — including names and emails — and prerecorded video viewing activity to the parent companies of Facebook and Google, Meta and Alphabet, has been dismiss… Continue reading