The Compass-Anywhere deal has closed. Now the real work begins

The merger is not just about these two companies, Keith Robinson writes. It is about the shape of the whole real estate industry. Continue reading

Tech Review: Guest House shrinks time-to-market with listing prep

Technology expert Craig C. Rowe reviews Guest House, a company that offers a fast, lightweight solution to the friction that happens after a listing agreement is signed. Continue reading

Revive amps up AI capabilities in bet on renovation market

Revive’s model focuses on assisting listing agents and their clients with pre-sale renovations meant to increase market visibility and generate a return upon sale. The company coordinates with vendors, helps sellers understand the process and provides … Continue reading

15 tips, tricks and tools to add to your DIY home staging kit

A combination of upskilling and these 15 items and strategies helps ensure that your home staging gets your listings sold, Annette DeCicco writes. Continue reading

6 tech tools to elevate your listing presentation on a budget

Want to land the listing? Marketing expert Alyssa Stalker offers tech tools designed to help you make a big impression on potential clients. Continue reading

If you were selling a home, would you hire you as the listing agent?

Thinking about selling a property of your own? Bernice Ross shares six reasons why you may not be the best choice to guide your own transaction. Continue reading

Here’s what your next listing appointment should look like

If you normally get nervous during listing consultations, team leader Carl Medford offers reassurance that listening more than you speak can help you land the listing. Continue reading

Be protective, proactive and prepared when working with celebrity clients

In Part 4 of her five-part series, Cara Ameer offers strategies for providing high-level care that’s specific to the requirements of high-profile clients. Continue reading

The 3 stages of a listing — and how to win each one

Put effort into the before, during and after of the listing appointment to position the property and generate additional leads from the process, Nick Schlekeway writes. Continue reading

8 tips for maximizing a listing’s square footage as an agent

Agents can help sellers get the most value for their property by presenting a sleek, appealing home that’s optimized every single square foot of space, Clever’s Luke Babich writes. Continue reading