7 ways to thrive (not just survive) in a shifting market

No matter what the market does, there are always agents who have growing businesses. Jimmy Burgess shares seven steps you can take in this shifting market to ensure that you thrive. Continue reading

Flip the script: 5 conversation-starters every buyer’s agent needs

Communicating in a way that’s natural, easy and from-the-heart, rather than from a cut-and-dried script, allows you to make a personal connection with the client. Coach Darryl Davis provides five dialogues so that you’ll always have the right words for… Continue reading

Trying to expand your database? Here’s a 5-step plan

Your SOI consists of a group of people who already know you well, whether it’s family, friends or colleagues. According to broker Stan Ponte, this group will become a huge source of repeat and referral business. Continue reading

Should your clients bid over asking price? A look at pros and cons

In a hot seller’s market, how should agents help their clients with pricing, bidding strategies and closing successfully? Broker Jenny Usaj offers keys to setting appropriate buyer expectations from the start. Continue reading

Blockchain and crypto: What buyers and sellers need to know

Although still in its infancy, blockchain and crypto continue to evolve, garnering significant interest from individuals and large corporations alike. Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner shares insights to help you and your clients u… Continue reading

New video app Playhouse hopes to make listing content go viral

There’s a lot to like about Playhouse, but what should excite the industry is that someone is offering agents a sharp, capable tool to promote listing inventory at very little cost. Continue reading

Meet Playhouse, the app that wants to turn Zillow scrolling into a game

Playhouse is brand new, features a price-guessing game and has recently had an infusion of venture capital. The pitch is that it’s TikTok, but for real estate. Continue reading

Why an open ecosystem is ‘greater than the sum of its parts’

An open ecosystem can offer a central location for the property, transaction, consumer and business data that drives business. Realogy’s Simon Chen offers insight into how it can provide greater flexibility and scale for agents and brokers alike. Continue reading