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

Opendoor is in $62M worth of legal trouble: The Real Word

This week, Byron Lazine discusses Opendoor’s recent $62 million settlement of its legal troubles with the FTC plus a flawed study of DOM. Continue reading

The ultimate playbook for building real estate brand authority through YouTube

It’s tough to make your mark without a role model. Jimmy Burgess guides you as you follow the playbook of Calgary, Alberta Realtor Brad McCallum to YouTube success. Continue reading

Leverage the power of fintech to whip your wallet into shape

Whether you’re a new agent or a top producer, it takes planning and some smart tech tools to get your finances shipshape for the long haul. Let CFP Jordan Curnutt help you make these easy-to-use fintech tools part of your gameplan. Continue reading

7 open house secrets to make your listing unforgettable

An open house is more than just a chance to get boots in the door of your latest listing. Broker Troy Palmquist offers strategies for growing your business by leaps and bounds, one weekend afternoon at a time. Continue reading

Circa 1980: What real estate agents need to know about the era’s totally awesome housing styles

The 1980s were a decade of success, excess and flashy expenditures of money in almost all areas of society. Conspicuous consumption was admired and something homeowners aspired to and eagerly sought. Continue reading

Does real estate tech ever make you cry?

Real estate companies and associations have spent bazillions on technology that no one wants to use or that quickly becomes obsolete, writes broker Teresa Boardman. Here’s what would make it better and more user-friendly. Continue reading