The app that gives agents an edge with today’s fresh listings

Every month, the top five real estate websites receive over 320 million visitors, but half of those visitors are not looking to buy or sell a home. All of the sites feature the same basic listing photos and information and the same impersonal way to co… Continue reading

See you in court! 10 ways agents typically get slapped with lawsuits

Even a slight mistake could end up costing a lot of money, a lot of stress and, worst of all, tarnish your reputation. Continue reading

This is the best week of the year to buy a home

A new study from realtor.com declares the week of September 22 the “Black Friday” of home shopping. Continue reading

You’ve made it to the top, but your work isn’t done. Here’s what you need.

“It’s more difficult to stay on top than to get there.” Mia Hamm, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, and two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup champion. Being the top agent in your market means building a practice that is not just okay or average. Continue reading

Why retargeting should be part of your firm’s marketing strategy

Retargeting: What is it and what does it mean for your firm? At this point, we’ve probably all experienced retargeting. Let’s say you just spent an hour browsing grills online and decide last-minute that the expensive new infrared gas grill you’d been … Continue reading

How Jay and Michelle Macklin successfully went independent

Reorganizing, rebranding, recruiting — here’s how the Macklins handled their first year after splitting from RE/MAX. Continue reading

The Best of Next Avenue: Essential Advice for Dealing With Your Parents’ Stuff

Many Next Avenue readers are, or will be, stressed, worried and anxious figuring out what to do with their parents’ stuff. We know this because our 2017 story, “Sorry, Nobody Wants Your Parents’ Stuff” is our most-read, most-shared piece. And it led to… Continue reading

Real estate as a second career: The quick-start guide

Drew Hannan of Drew Hannan Homes and Keller Williams in Rochester, New York, is a former restaurateur and business owner who recently got into real estate as a second career. He got a very fast start closing 42 deals in his very first year, and he’s he… Continue reading