Larry Ellison lists North Palm Beach oceanfront home for $145M

The move by Ellison comes a little over one year after purchasing the property for $80 million, and about two months after purchasing a separate $173 million estate in nearby Manalapan from tech entrepreneur Jim Clark. Continue reading

Incentives slashed, downlines dropped. Time to sell real estate

As Compass pulls back on sign-on sweeteners and downlines ain’t what they used to be, some newer agents are having to learn how to build a business from the ground up — all over again. Continue reading

$8,733 per square foot? A Laguna Beach spec home breaks a record

Tim Smith of the Smith Group at Coldwell Banker Realty closed the record-breaking deal after receiving multiple offers on the 5,000-square-foot Orange County, California, property. Continue reading

Move that listing: 6 right-pricing tips for a shifting market

In a shifting market, the right price is everything. Here’s how to make sure you’re helping your sellers crunch the numbers effectively from the get-go. Continue reading

WATCH: How to generate listings and maintain momentum in a shifting market

Talking to unhappy sellers and trying to find willing ones in a down market will be one of the biggest challenges agents face in the coming months. Top agents Jonathan Spears and Lauren Rosin share their wit, wisdom and best tips to come out on top in … Continue reading

Stalemate: Listings are lingering a little longer as housing market cools

The share of homes listed for 30 days or longer increased 12.5 percent in July compared to a year earlier, with 61.2 percent of homes now sitting on the market for a month or longer, according to Redfin. Continue reading

9 tips for creating a seller safety plan on your next listing

There certainly isn’t enough advice out there on seller safety, writes safety expert Robert Siciliano. Here are some tips to ensure your sellers (and you) stay safe during showings. Continue reading

Walkthrough woes: 7 things that cause pre-closing stress

By the time buyers attend the final walkthrough, they may be stressed out and nitpicking. Broker Cara Ameer details the items that may set them off, along with ways to offset their frustrations. Continue reading

Are you geared up for a down market? 

If you haven’t experienced a buyer’s market before, everything you know about selling real estate is about to be turned upside down. Trainer Bernice Ross is here with the strategies that have helped her successfully weather multiple downturns. Continue reading