The perceived headwinds in the housing market aren’t the rising interest rates or supply and demand — they are our politicians. Everything starts with perception, and politicians have encouraged the fear that has crept into our mindset. Here’s what Was… Continue reading
Most agents will agree that losing a deal they’ve worked hard to put together is never fun. Sometimes though, it can almost feel like a higher power is at work and a failed deal can truly save the day. Here are three examples of how it can all work out… Continue reading
Companies today must be fortified with transformative leaders — not executives who hold onto the past, peddling fear and resisting change. Continue reading
Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, they’ll go over the changes happening at Zillow, including Rich Barton back as CEO, and the impact those changes have had on its stock. Continue reading
Regular columnist Jay Thompson takes a look at earnings news — as well as the industry’s response — and why not really understanding the interworkings of businesses is a massive hurdle in real estate. Continue reading
The real estate world was rocked when Zillow announced that its CEO of 10 years, Spencer Rascoff, would be stepping aside and that co-founder and original CEO Rich Barton would be taking over again. Naturally, the conspiracy theories ensued, but our in… Continue reading
Whether it’s a deceiving description, really unattractive listing photos or blurry videos — none of these strategies appeal to prospective buyers. These “tactics” for marketing listings just need to go away for good. Continue reading
Like the Warren Buffett-Charlie Munger superhero partnership, Zillow founder Barton and his wingman Lloyd Frink run the show behind the Zillow curtain. Continue reading
The Ellis Team was with KW for two years and RE/MAX for nearly 18 before that. Now they are betting against franchises entirely. Here’s why leaders Rick and Tracy Ellis decided to make the move to a virtual brokerage in the name of expansion. Continue reading
James Wise runs The Holton-Wise Property Group, one of the largest brokerages in Cleveland. Over the years, he’s helped place hundreds of renters for clients, and he knows exactly what to avoid when it comes to problem tenants. Here are his top signs t… Continue reading