Inventory insanity: Why are there no homes for sale in America?

Inventory has been tight for a long time now, but this spring agents across the country are seeing something different — and more difficult. Continue reading

How to master the inventory in a hot market

What differentiates a rookie from a top-notch, seasoned pro, you ask? Well, it starts with an in-depth knowledge of the market and a knack for accurately gauging property values. Here’s how you can hone that skill and set yourself up for long-term succ… Continue reading

The Real Word: When will the market cool down?

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. In this edition of The Real Word, they’ll discuss when the market is expected to cool down, a neighbor’s listing that revealed a roaming cat and how … Continue reading

Homes have literally never been more expensive

The median listing price for U.S. homes hit $370,000 in March, according to a new report. That’s higher than it has ever been in the past. Continue reading

A house in Washington, DC, nabbed 88 offers — 76 of them all-cash

At least 15 of the offers on the suburban fixer upper were made sight unseen. The situation highlights the brutally competitive housing market buyers are facing across the U.S. Continue reading

Looking for listings? How to build a real estate farm step-by-step

With inventory at all-time lows, the need to generate listings has never been more pressing. Whether you’ve never built a farm before or it’s been a while since you have, these steps will help you create and grow a thriving geographic real estate farm. Continue reading

The Real Word: Could independent contractor status die?

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. In this edition of The Real Word, they’ll discuss the status of real estate agents as independent contractors, how to generate more listings and who’… Continue reading

How to support your agents in this ultra-competitive seller’s market

Across the country, nearly every major market is hearing the same song: low inventory, high demand, and a knock-down, drag-out fight for buyers trying to get a home, especially in the entry-level pricing brackets. Here are a few tips for encouraging yo… Continue reading

Commission, appraisals, inventory: 11 challenges agents face today

Last year was a trying one, but it taught us to stretch ourselves, our business brains and our mindsets. It also forced us to adapt in an ever-evolvig landscape. Here are the top challenges agents face on the daily. Continue reading

New home sales hit 9-month low in February

February’s seasonally adjusted annual rate of 775,000 was down 18.2 percent from January’s revised rate of 948,000. Continue reading