How to cope with iBuyers in your market

If you have iBuyers in your market, consider leveraging all your options. Byron Short, the broker-owner of Success Property Brokers in Phoenix, has created a very effective approach to coping with all the iBuyer models in his market. Find out how it wo… Continue reading

Why real estate agents fail

There are basically three ways to get business out there. You can wait for it. You can buy it, or you can go out and chase after it every single day. Here’s how you can ensure your long-term success. Continue reading

The Real Word: What the ‘homebody era’ means for real estate

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, there are two powerful forces at play that will likely create a housing shortage for years to come, according to a recent analysis. Continue reading

Keeping It Real: Don’t fall prey to ‘The Blockbuster Effect’

Resistance to change isn’t helping anyone strategize for the future. On this edition of “Keeping It Real,” a recurring series on Inman, Peter Lorimer talks through fearing the unknown and shares his top strategies on staying relevant. Continue reading

Should agents say ‘thank you for your service’ to military service members?

In advance of the Fourth of July, let’s explore this topic and talk about how you can appropriately show appreciation for the military community.
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Don’t let iBuyers scare you off! 5 strategies for handling the situation

Change in life and in business is a constant. The only way you can survive is to understand how the industry is changing and navigate based on your insights. Here are five fundamentals to keep in mind as our industry evolves. Continue reading

Dear Bravo, where are the women on ‘Million Dollar Listing’ — again?

Women make up 67 percent of the Realtor workforce across the United States, according to the National Association of Realtors. But you’d never know it watching “Million Dollar Listing New York” on Bravo. It’s time for that to change, argues Stribling &… Continue reading

Sellers: Don’t even think about listing till you answer these 10 questions

There are a ton of issues sellers need to consider before sticking that for-sale sign in the yard. As agents, if you get a lot of calls from wannabe sellers looking to simply plop their house on the market, here are 10 questions (with answers) that you… Continue reading

How buyer’s agents must adapt to survive

Buyer’s agents must face some cold hard truths about what lies ahead for our industry and prepare to adapt their current business practices to thrive in the future. Here’s why. Continue reading