Fire country: A growing threat to homes, lives, real estate careers

Fire doesn’t just destroy structures, Chris Drayer writes. It changes markets and careers, and if we’re not paying attention, it will burn us. Continue reading

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

Once shaky, summer market picks up steam: Client Pipeline Tracker

While hard sales numbers won’t be available for a few weeks, the latest Intel Index survey found signs that real estate agent client pools in July benefitted from an unexpected influx of homebuyers. Continue reading

YouTube’s new rules could cost real estate agents their ad revenue

The platform’s updated monetization policy targets repetitive, low-effort content, but agents who lean into authenticity can still thrive. Continue reading

Brad Inman to agents: AI will eliminate the great Clear Cooperation debate

The Inman News founder painted a picture at Inman Connect San Diego on Thursday of a future in which AI brings homes directly to consumers and makes the transaction easier and more joyful. Continue reading

Competition, discretion drive lux agents to embrace private listings

How crucial off-market listing networks are to luxury agents may depend in large part on their geographical market. In the current debate, there are still luxury agents firmly planted on both sides. Continue reading

‘International buyers aren’t pulling back’ amid global uncertainty

Despite uncertainty, the belief in U.S. real estate hasn’t changed, luxury broker Peggy Olin writes. International clients still want to be here. Continue reading

Stage yourself to sell: Your personal brand toolkit

A beautifully staged home sells faster. Stage yourself with a compelling personal brand, Stacey Ross Cohen writes, and you’ll find an enthusiastic audience of buyers and sellers who need you. Continue reading

4 ways brokerages build resilient, high-performing agents 

As a broker, Thomas Mallette writes, it’s up to you to walk the walk with your agents, providing the mentorship and guidance they need to succeed. Continue reading

What’s happening with home prices in your market? Pulse

Sellers want their price, and buyers believe they deserve a break. So what’s happening with home prices in your market, and how are you setting expectations with clients? Continue reading