7 secrets that sell: Summer staging on a smart budget

Luxury expert Chris Pollinger talks to the leadership team at LA’s Elite Home Staging about the features that get luxury homes sold in the summertime. Continue reading

Facebook Marketplace: The effective tool most agents skip

Holly Brink shares agent Abby Goodell’s no-frills strategy for turning Facebook Marketplace posts into legit buyer leads and examines why most agents overlook the platform. 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

Why staging your listing matters more than you think

Broker Nick Schlekeway offers a staging prescription for marketing your next listing and engaging the perfect buyer. Continue reading

Zillow pushes back against private listings: The Download

Zillow’s answer to the rising tide of private listing networks has been met with both praise and pushback from industry leaders. Continue reading

The AI shortcut: 9 ways ChatGPT can simplify your listing process

Real’s Drew Thompson offers tips that save you time and money when you put the power and potential of artificial intelligence to work for your listings. Continue reading

Open house rules for agents: Do’s and don’ts

Updated NAR rules, communication with visitors and appropriate hosting times can all impact the leverage provided by a well-planned open house, Andrew Reichek writes. Continue reading

America’s real estate advantage is under siege: eXp’s Leo Pareja

CEO of eXp Leo Pareja calls for courage, clarity and collaborative leadership in meeting threats to market transparency head-on. Continue reading

NAR, MLS and how to market your next listing: The Download

Amid layoffs at NAR, the new Delayed Marketing Exempt Listings policy drew scrutiny as MLSs scramble to implement its rollout. Continue reading

It’s easier than you think: 10 simple steps to turn 1 listing into 4

A real estate professional’s ability to turn one listing into multiple transactions is what helps good agents become great agents, Jimmy Burgess writes. Continue reading