8 new agent mistakes to avoid from the get-go

So you’ve got your real estate license in hand — now what? Of course, finding a place to work and securing those first clients may seem like they should top your list, but there are a few other details newbies shouldn’t neglect. Continue reading

How to get more listings: 4 strategies for new agents

Real estate is one of the few industries where you can go full speed right out the gate. As long as you can position yourself to be top-of-mind, landing new listings will be much easier and more consistent. Continue reading

10 pandemic-forced changes that made our team nimble

From offering live tours on social media to expanding your office space, building on the changes that emerged during the pandemic will ensure comfort, safety and convenience in this new normal. Here’s one team’s experience. Continue reading

Live tour app HomeRover launches refresh after agent feedback

HomeRover by BrightDoor has announced new features to its live tour app for real estate agents and homebuyers. The refocused version includes a more business-tailored interface for agents and improved consumer-facing features and usability. Continue reading

The deal is digital: A guide to handling it online from lead to close

The fax machine is finally put to rest. With the onset of e-closing platforms and RON, the real estate sales cycle is 100 percent online, mobile and in the cloud. Here’s a quick list of vendors for each phase of the deal. Continue reading

Ways to digitize every stage of your sales funnel during the pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic is forcing agents to do much more of their previously face-to-face business over a computer. Here are a few novel ways to make it work. Continue reading

MLSs disagree on whether to pause days on market due to coronavirus

California Regional MLS and MLSListings weigh seller fears and data accuracy. Continue reading

8 strategies for working around coronavirus roadblocks

Columnist Bernice Ross reached out to the Inman Coast to Coast Facebook group this week to find out how agents are pivoting to cope with today’s COVID-19 market. Here are some workarounds for the issues agents are facing in the field. Continue reading

Agent/broker perspective: What are safe solutions for selling homes during an outbreak?

In this monthly column, Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic. This month: An agent wants to continue business as usual, but is uncomfortable with in-person interactions with clients. Continue reading

Houston and Austin Realtors suspend open house displays on HAR.com

The Houston Association of Realtors’ flagship listing site, HAR.com, is no longer displaying open houses in most Texas markets in hopes of slowing the spread of the new coronavirus. Continue reading