Agent Outlook: Know the market so that you can translate the market

Being able to crunch the numbers and speak about trends allows you to better interpret market movements for leads and clients in your area. Livian’s Eric Forney offers the relevant data so that you always know where to focus. Continue reading

What our Peloton obsession has in common with the US housing boom

Like the rise and fall of Peloton, which announced 500 layoffs Thursday, America’s geographic reshuffling has ended with high interest rates further squelching demand, Brad Inman writes. Continue reading

Hurricane Ian’s devastating impact on Florida housing: The Real Word

In this episode of The Real Word, hosts Byron Lazine and Nicole White sit down to discuss the impact of Hurricane Ian on Florida housing, property description mistakes and how Fed policies will affect the housing market this winter. Continue reading

Mortgage is the new money pit for portals: Mike DelPrete

Billions of dollars have been invested to disrupt the mortgage process — which is the path to profitability for many real estate tech companies. Continue reading

What will agents make of Zillow’s ShowingTime+? The Real Word

Hosts Byron Lazine and Nicole White sit down to discuss Zillow’s launch of ShowingTime+, amphibious houses, Hurricane Ian and whether high schools start too early. Continue reading

Happier email is a cinch with Happy Grasshopper: Tech Review

The Happy Grasshopper experience can be largely automated, but all the opportunities for input, personal editing and strategic involvement are there, which starts with what the company calls its Success Coach program. Continue reading

Comfort can kill your business. Here’s what to watch for

Comfort can be a killer if you’re not careful. In life you’re either growing or you’re dying. Growth and comfort can not coexist, says Jimmy Burgess. If you’re comfortable in these five areas, it might be a foretell that your business will decline. … Continue reading

What not to write: What the latest YouTube scandal can teach you about damage control

When Ned Fulmer ruined his nice-guy persona, he compounded the error with a truly terrible public statement that made it all seem so much worse. Find out what he did wrong (that went viral) and why coming clean makes all the difference when you’re in d… Continue reading

How to advocate for your clients and make your team indispensable in any market

Understanding your clients’ pain points and finding ways to help will make you and your team essential parts of the homebuying equation. Broker Janet Ramirez provides insights on actively advocating for clients and helping them achieve their goals. Continue reading

Are we really in a ‘housing recession’?

There seems to be a great deal of confusion between our current market conditions and those of the 2008-era housing crisis. Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner breaks down the differences to answer the question, “Is there such a thing as a housi… Continue reading