CoStar unlikely to dethrone Zillow in portal wars: DelPrete

Attempting to directly compete with market-leading real estate portals is an incredibly difficult proposition — with success unlikely. The smart challengers understand this game and how it’s played, not trying to overtake the leaders, but instead build… Continue reading

4 key steps to building a thriving real estate team

Every leader has a different approach to hiring, but one thing is certain: It’s crucial to hire the right people if you want your team to be successful. One agent shares her tried-and-true method for building a team from the ground up. Continue reading

Equity gains for Black owners are progress, but more work is needed

The home equity gains made by Black homeowners in recent years are worth celebrating, but there’s a long way to go. Here are a few ways the industry can help. Continue reading

Beyond the headlines: Demand continues to exceed supply

Looking for a little clarity on the news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives into recent housing data releases and predicts how the market will fare. Continue reading

11 tech tools that’ll save you time — and drum up more business

Automating your processes to make better use of your time and resources will allow you to focus more on building relationships, which is the key to taking your business to the next level. Here’s a list of real estate tech that’ll make your life easier. Continue reading

The Real Word: How does climate change affect the housing market?

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 how climate change is affecting the housing market, Zillow’s ad campaign, and features you should b… Continue reading

Fair Housing Month: How are you championing education?

There are still enough days left in Fair Housing Month to put together a plan for how you are going to educate yourself and your clients. Here’s how one broker-owner is joining the conversation about fair housing — and how you can, too. Continue reading

Everyone wants a slice of the housing market. That’s the problem

Right now, the housing market has a slew of uninvited guests in one of the worst housing shortages in the history of America. Continue reading

The Real Word: Which markets saw the largest inflow of new homebuyers?

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 mortgage changes for vacation homes, how many Americans moved during the pandemic and videos every … Continue reading