Buyers aren’t flaky. The market is setting them up to walk away

Escalating costs and the impact of deferred maintenance mean that buyers and sellers aren’t always on the same page, so buyers are walking away, bi-coastal luxury agent Cara Ameer writes. Continue reading

Forget ‘write me a post’: Use AI to build better client relationships

Agents are getting AI backwards, writes contributor Bernice Ross. They need to start with old-fashioned interviews before asking AI to write generic prompts for their business. Continue reading

13 creepy, spooky, and frightening spirits and monsters haunting agents in 2025

Halloween 2025 is filled with terrors. Agents beware, trainer Rachael Hite writes. She warns that any of these creeps could knock at your door in quarter four. Continue reading

How real estate agents can prevent title issues from derailing a deal

Luke Babich outlines ways to develop and maintain a strong title company relationship to prevent any snags in your next real estate transaction. Continue reading

Florida housing market hits record inventory, Redfin says

Florida wrapped up the first month of the year with a record-breaking number of homes for sale, according to Redfin’s latest data analysis. At the end of January, there were 172,209 homes on the market, the most Florida has ever seen. That’s a 22.7 per… Continue reading

5 easy ways to stay in your lane during a transaction

Stop trying to be all things to your clients, broker Joseph Santini writes. Focus on the things that fall within your purview and direct traffic as needed on your transactions. Continue reading

New habitat laws have homeowners (and HOAs) buzzing

The power of the HOA may be over in some areas where personal preference and environmental concerns are ruling the day. Continue reading

In luxury real estate, agents with green thumbs reap what they sow

From ficus hedges and podocarpus shrubs to palm trees and bamboo, real estate agents can boost their bottom line with a basic knowledge of landscaping and how it can improve clients’ privacy. Continue reading

Here’s why 73% of Americans hate their neighbors

When looking for a new abode, homebuyers and renters often prize affordability, a convenient location, enough space for living and working, and plenty of entertainment options and amenities. But there’s one specific factor that may contribute to your h… Continue reading