Meet the stubborn homeseller dead set on making his FSBO work

Robert Kramer listed his home for sale without using an agent three years ago. The price is $200,000 above some estimates. He raises it $3,600 every month and is still waiting for the right buyer. Continue reading

24 of the best listing lead ideas for 2024

Listings remain the name of the game, and agents who have the systems and skills in place to list properties and create client relationships will win, author and coach Darryl Davis writes.
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24 of the best ways to generate real estate leads in 2024

Whether you’re looking to appeal to buyers or sellers, Jimmy Burgess offers a range of paid, low-cost and no-cost lead generation activities that are working now. Continue reading

Market domination: Adopt these 7 daily habits for explosive growth

If you’re serious about growing your business, this plan is for you. Jimmy Burgess goes over seven different activities, with a specific number of repetitions for each activity, that will produce results in any market environment. Continue reading

Judge orders Zillow to give REX FSBO listing data

Federal court in Seattle grants the discount brokerage’s motion to compel on the grounds that the data could show whether Zillow and NAR caused harm to REX or to competition in general. Continue reading

REX seeks court order for Zillow listing data on FSBOs

Court sets new trial date for June 5, 2023, as the legal battle over the National Association of Realtors’ no-commingling rule continues. Continue reading

Slowdown slump? 5 tips that’ll let you come back swinging this fall

A market shift doesn’t have to be bad news for your real estate business. Team leader Marcus Larrea advises agents to pivot now in order to see great results from a more balanced approach. Continue reading

Court tosses Zillow FSBO antitrust and false advertising lawsuit

Picket Fence Preview alleged that Zillow “hijacked inquiries from deceived buyers” for its agent advertisers, but the court said the plaintiff failed to allege harm to consumers or competition. Continue reading

Can flat-fee brokerages solve the principal-agent problem?

For no cost to a seller, Federa will place a home on its local multiple listing service at a price the seller determines. They can upload photos and enter dates on which they want it go live. And that’s it. Everything else is left up to the seller. Continue reading

Flat-fee HomeLister to use Series A funding for national expansion

Already in 17 markets, the alternative sales platform secured $10 million in a Series A round led by M13 and Homebrew. It’s the second flat-fee or discount service to earn financing this month, joining HomeLight. Continue reading