Smart-home tech for agents: Brilliant home control

It can be frustrating having to switch between multiple apps to control your lights, music and thermostat (not to mention difficult for guests who don’t have access). Brilliant is attempting to solve that problem with an easy-to-use home control system… Continue reading

7 ways sellers sabotage their home sale

Despite an agent’s proactive efforts, many potential sellers insist on doing things their own way. Sometimes it’s better to tell your sellers what not to do to get your point across. Continue reading

A book for every type of agent: 15 (newish) releases worth checking out in 2020

Trying to figure out your must-read list for the year? Columnist Brandon Doyle has done the legwork for you. Here are the top real estate book releases from last year with his thoughts on each read sprinkled in to help you figure out which books are wo… Continue reading

Rates plunge upon December manufacturing surprise, and a new year’s forecast

The biggest news for the bond markets was the release of the U.S. December manufacturing report as indicated by the ISM Manufacturing Index: It plunged to a five month low — the lowest level in a decade. Continue reading

Manage every finance with complete accounting solution AcctFusion

This smart, comprehensive business accounting software doesn’t require any third-party products to manage every penny that enters and leaves a brokerage. It includes e-checks, unlimited commission structures and easy integration with popular transactio… Continue reading

Pick a focus word for 2020 and keep it in your mind

In the past few years, there’s been a move of sorts to replace the traditional resolution with a “focus word” or “word of the year.” Choose a focus word (or short phrase) to help keep you centered on your goals. Continue reading