Reports of ‘Great Migration’ may be greatly exaggerated, new study says

Most homebuyers considering a move are looking to relocate relatively close to their current home, according to new data released Thursday from proptech company OJO Labs. Continue reading

7 hot spring market tips to boost business and keep burnout at bay

White-knuckle negotiations, nervous buyers, low listing inventory, mental fatigue — there’s a lot to take in every day right now. Here are a few ways to help you stay grounded, focused and ready for whatever the market throws your way. Continue reading

Compass completes its remarkable climb to become top producer

Compass completed $251.1 billion in transactions last year, more than any other brokerage firm. HomeServices of America had the most sides. Continue reading

Zillow cancels 400 Zillow Offers contracts due to closing restraints

Hundreds of sellers awaiting new builds will have to sell their homes another way after Zillow canceled contracts for closings set for late 2022 through its defunct iBuyer, Zillow Offers. Continue reading

Houston Association of Realtors debuts home showing platform

Starting Thursday, HAR’s 45,000 members can schedule and manage home showings through ShowingSmart. A mobile app will be available early 2022. Continue reading

Opendoor launches partnership with new-home platform BDX

Opendoor is digging into the new-home market through a partnership with Builders Digital Experience, the owners of the new-home search platform NewHomeSource. Starting Thursday, homeowners can request an Opendoor Trade-In offer through a widget on NewH… Continue reading

Are real estate commissions going down? Not so much

If home prices are at an all-time high, how can we say that commissions are going down? Here’s what agents might not be noticing when it comes to their commission. Continue reading

Defend your commission: 5 reasons you’re worth it

To handle the commission objection with utmost confidence, you have to first know your value. These five reasons that illustrate why you’re worth every penny are truly just the tip of the iceberg. Continue reading

Inman Handbook: Home staging in the midst of a red-hot market

Three experts explain the ins and outs of staging and its value, even in a market where buyers are snapping up available homes like hotcakes. Continue reading

A Coldwell Banker broker shares what it’s like to be a seller right now

Kris Darwin, a Coldwell Banker sales manager in Louisiana, shares how an agent’s sales pitch taught her an important lesson about relationships and empathy. Continue reading