Tech will never replace agents. Here’s why

Real estate agents do things that only a human mind and touch, understanding, and empathy can achieve. Through his personal experiences, Jay Thompson explains how invaluable agents are and why they’ll never be replaced. Continue reading

Place tenants and find future buyers with RentBase, a CRM for rental agents

RentBase’s internal research shows aspiring tenants who complete their onboarding survey end up choosing properties that cost 15 percent more per month. Continue reading

Blimp drives deal communication, compensates for data: Tech review

Imagine if Facebook compensated users for every like, image post or ad campaign they started. That’s the idea behind Blimp’s approach to bettering the industry. Continue reading

Why NAR is on the right side of the agent commission debate

Anthony Lamacchia generally agrees with Homie CEO Johnny Hanna’s take that change is good for the industry. However, he doesn’t see the agent commission “reckoning” as better for consumers as many are painting it. Here’s why. Continue reading

7 mistakes top producers don’t let derail their success

Success leaves clues, Jimmy Burgess will be the first tell you. He’s studied top-producing agents to understand their essence and replicate that success. Here, he lists the seven things top producers do not do because they would stunt growth. Continue reading

Why listing feedback is a terrible idea

Listing feedback doesn’t matter, it’s a bad idea, and you should stop giving it, says Jay Thompson. Here’s why he believes it’s a bad move for your clients, the buyer’s agent and your career. Continue reading

Zillow, ShowingTime and why lack of competition kills customer service

The Zillow-ShowingTime deal is what a modern-day monopoly might look like. As fewer companies dominate the scene and own the software it takes to run a real estate business, prices will go up while customer service and innovation decline. Continue reading

The Real Word: Why were iBuyers put on blast on TikTok?

In this edition of The Real Word, Bryon Lazine and Nicole White discuss a viral TikTok video that criticizes iBuyers, what Americans are willing to sacrifice for a home, and the “Conjuring” house that’s now on the market. Continue reading

Agent commissions are headed for a reckoning: 3 things to consider

The great uncoupling of commissions is coming. Whether it’s government intervention or voluntary innovation, as the DOJ versus NAR battle shows, change will happen in the industry. Consumers are asking for it. Agents and brokers who choose innovation o… Continue reading

Don’t stop me now! 3 excuses top producers never make

When comparing top performers to struggling agents, Jimmy Burgess sees three general mindset snags that flailing agents cannot get past, so they just stop. Consider how you respond to these three challenges. Continue reading