What really matters when valuing a property?

Although the terms “intrinsic” or “extrinsic” may be unfamiliar to most, understanding what they imply will help explain what makes real estate “valuable,” not just expensive — and why being able to identify these elements is essential. Continue reading

Want the ultimate client experience? Set up these 5 team systems

A real estate team can be the ultimate solution to providing consistent 5-star client experiences — if they’re run effectively. Here are five must-have systems for any service-oriented team. Continue reading

Real (Estate) Talk: What being an anti-racist real estate pro really means

Restorative, anti-racist education does not replicate harm and dehumanization through excessive isolation and dismissive practices. Rather, it supports transformative, authentic change so that fair housing is truly realized by all. Continue reading

5 reasons buying sight unseen isn’t as risky as you think

Homes.com conducted a survey of 1,500 visitors that discovered 42 percent of buyers are willing to buy a home sight unseen. Here’s why that number shouldn’t surprise you. Continue reading

The New Normal: What if meetings of the future actually saved time?

Pandemic-driven technology not only facilitated a work-from-home lifestyle, but it also made some aspects of real estate more efficient. Here’s what realistic post-COVID real estate meetings could look like. Dive into this New Normal bonus content. Continue reading

Inman Review: Can Shaker rattle the transaction management space for teams?

This team-focused transaction management solution eschews the weighed-down aesthetic of industry competitors to streamline deals and empower communications. Continue reading

The Real Word: Could buying leads put your business in danger?

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. In this edition of The Real Word, they’ll discuss why millennial homebuyers have regrets, buying leads and the first property in the nation to be pai… Continue reading

Zillow’s uphill battle to attach mortgages: Mike DelPrete

In 2018, Zillow set itself lofty goals when it entered the mortgage business. Three years later, Zillow’s actual performance is far, far below its predictions, which highlights how difficult the mortgage space is, not just for Zillow, but also for ever… Continue reading

A national home value downturn isn’t in our future. Here’s why

Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives deeper into the timeline of events that led to the 2007 crash, comparing then and now. Here’s why he speculates there’s no real reason to expect a widespread, systematic decline in home prices in the for… Continue reading

4 tips for dealing with buyers’ fears in an overheated market

Fear commonly immobilizes buyers from making the choices that will ultimately enhance their lives. Here’s how to coach your clients to succeed despite the potential risks.  Continue reading