Opendoor grows revenue and trims losses in 2nd quarter rally

Opendoor managed to increase its revenue and cut its losses in a reassuring sign for investors just a few months after the iBuyer was at risk of being delisted from the stock market. However, the company also said it expects lower acquisition and resa… Continue reading

What brokers can do about leaking profits and losing loyalty

The real estate industry has a math problem with rising customer acquisition costs and declining client loyalty. Broker-owner Amy Stockberger looks at ways to reverse the trend. Continue reading

Confidence comes after: How to grow before you feel ‘ready’

Feel like you don’t have the tools to create content or move forward in growing your business? Broker Angela Yungk writes that the confidence and authority you need comes from doing the very thing you fear. Continue reading

8 things agents can do in August to boost productivity, commissions

August isn’t downtime — it’s decision time, coach Darryl Davis writes. Decide what you’ll do now to set yourself up for success in the months ahead. Continue reading

Want to win fall? It starts with a smart summer strategy

The seven-figure business-building agents are quietly laying the groundwork for Q4 during the summer, Coldwell Banker Warburg’s Kevelyn Guzman writes. Continue reading

Real estate doesn’t need more disruptors. It needs craftspeople

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate President Ginger Wilcox shares a call to bring care, knowledge and professionalism back to the center of the industry. Continue reading

Warm lead? Here’s how to change up your listing consultation

When someone already knows, likes and trusts you, your listing appointment is different from what you’d do with a cold lead. Carl Medford shares strategies for closing the deal. Continue reading

10 signs you’re working across the table from an inexperienced agent

We’ve all been new at some point in our real estate careers. Annette DeCicco shares ways to spot an inexperienced agent if you’re the more seasoned pro in a transaction, and mistakes to avoid if you’re a newbie. Continue reading

Tool Kit: How to tame AI before it eats your business

Artificial intelligence has the potential to separate agents who are willing to use and adapt to the technology from the rest, Rachael Hite writes, while it leaves those who refuse to use it behind. Continue reading

Be protective, proactive and prepared when working with celebrity clients

In Part 4 of her five-part series, Cara Ameer offers strategies for providing high-level care that’s specific to the requirements of high-profile clients. Continue reading