Here’s how new builds are winning the current market

New-construction homebuilders are using incentives to garner an outsized share of the current housing market and capitalize on buyer demand. Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner checks the numbers to see how their strategy is working now and what… Continue reading

The ‘lock-in effect’ is real. Lean into it to generate more leads

Author and trainer Bernice Ross talks to distressed property expert Rick Sharga about the interest rate lock-in effect, how it’s impacting current buyers and sellers, and where the market is headed next. Continue reading

10 myths new real estate agents still believe (but shouldn’t)

As a new agent, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction, coach and author Darryl Davis writes. Find out what’s no longer true so that you can chart a course for your career. Continue reading

New Western trends report has all the answers for savvy investors

New Western’s latest Flip-Side report has good news for the single-family investor. Real estate expert and trainer Bernice Ross interviews Kurt Carlton, the president and co-founder of New Western, to get all of the valuable insights the report has to … Continue reading

Stop the bombshell lawsuit panic. Ask your broker about commission

You don’t have to figure out everything on your own when it comes to buyer commissions and the bombshell lawsuits, writes broker Teresa Boardman. It’s the job of the broker to help individual agents understand and negotiate the terms of their compensat… Continue reading

Local broker marketplaces: Insights from a Romanian Realtor

U.S. local broker marketplaces are the gold standard and will continue to push Romania in the right direction so we can create an equitable real estate market that protects consumers and small businesses across the country, writes Romanian Realtor Dan … Continue reading

8 client appreciation event expenses that are totally worth it

In today’s economy, every dime matters. Here are a few budget-friendly expenditures that author and coach Darryl Davis recommends for your next client appreciation event. Continue reading

Does size really matter? How to choose the right team for you

Does size matter? It depends on your goals, says Livian’s Erin McCormick Torres. Here are the pros and cons of small teams and mega teams, to help you wade through your options before making any big decisions. Continue reading

No more ‘business as usual’. Here’s what NAR needs to change next

Pam O’Connor retired as CEO of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and was named one of the top 25 thought leaders by the National Association of Realtors. In this op-ed, she shares her thoughts on the organization, its business model, and makes… Continue reading

Granny flats, tiny homes and ADUs: The essential guide

Your clients need a lot more than your enthusiasm to act on their ADU dream, writes ADU expert Kendyl Young. They need facts, resources and a patient ear to listen and help overcome their fears.  Continue reading