The Real Word: Do Americans want to live farther from neighbors?

In this edition of The Real Word, Bryon Lazine and Nicole White discuss new trends like fence renovations, shifts in home preferences and agents like Ryan Serhant building their brand in the real estate industry. Continue reading

Replacing yourself? 6 qualities to look for in a team CEO

Talent is everywhere — if you know what to look for. And when you’re hiring someone to replace yourself as team leader, the search might take a while — the stakes are higher. Here’s what you should look for when hiring a CEO to run your real estate tea… Continue reading

Are in-person tours dead? Not so fast

Virtual tours are alive and well. In fact, they are improving all the time as technology continues to evolve. However, even though virtual tours help spark that initial connection between client and home, in-person tours are what seal the deal. Here’s … Continue reading

Inman Review: Real Happy is here to market your listings

Developed by a mobile app engineer after a bad homebuying experience, Real Happy is another good entry for listing agents wanting a new and productive way to market and coordinate showings. Continue reading

3 major risk types agents need to prepare to mitigate

Real estate professionals face three distinct areas of risk: financial, physical and legal. That’s why you have to always make safety a priority and be prepared to prevent any potential issues before they arise. Here are a few tips. Continue reading

The Real Word: Does listing feedback really matter?

In this edition of The Real Word, Bryon Lazine and Nicole White discuss if listing feedback actually matters, the surge of coworking spaces during COVID and the biggest listing cliches agents are guilty of using (and reusing). Continue reading

10 myths agents wish their clients didn’t believe

Real estate is ever-changing and complicated. So when clients latch onto “advice” or “facts” they’ve heard and try to use them to inform their decision-making, it can be especially frustrating for agents to try to detangle, debug and find the right pat… Continue reading

Can real estate teams and brokerages coexist?

Brokerages are evolving to provide more specialized support to all stakeholders, including evolving teams, according to Adam Hergenrother. The brokerages that best understand the new rules of engagement will take teams the furthest. Continue reading

4 types of real estate investors (and how to best serve them)

Although every person is different, real estate investors typically fit neatly into one of these four avatars. Understanding how they think will help you land them as clients and serve them well. Continue reading

LQBTQ+ community comes into focus in US Census report

Just this month, the U.S. Census Bureau announced it would ask respondents their sexual orientation and gender identity when conducting its Household Pulse Survey. Here’s what the latest report revealed. Continue reading