How to beat your buyer’s biggest obstacle to purchasing a home

Down payment assistance programs can help more people make their dreams of homeownership come true, including up to one-third of all borrowers who fail to qualify without DPA. Continue reading

Be prepared for bad news — and learn how to deliver it to clients

Bad news is just part of the reality for real estate agents. Here’s how to deliver it effectively while ensuring clients are properly prepared and educated. Continue reading

Have an Instagram question? We’ve got you covered

We’ve pooled together the top advice from our expert contributors to help answer some of the questions real estate agents ask most about Instagram. Continue reading

Compass scores 2 new Colorado agents — including a ‘boomerang’

Adana Leonard and Tommy Kanarellis — who’s returning to Compass after a stint at Douglas Elliman — focus on luxury listings and join the brokerage amid fierce competition for top agents. Continue reading

Don’t feed the trolls: Handling social media negativity

Trolls can be a nightmare for any brand trying to cultivate an online presence with social media, and they are also a nightmare for most of your social media followers. Here’s how to deal with them without losing your cool. Continue reading