The US is getting more diverse — and moving to the West

Shifts in demographics and geographies will reshape how Americans think of housing, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows. Continue reading

You’re a successful agent … so what’s next?

You’ve built a successful career as an agent. You’ve mastered writing offers, crushed open houses, and done more showings than you can count. So, what now? What is your next step? Opening your own brokerage and taking the leap into ownership is a great… Continue reading

Half of homes sold over list price in July: Study

But the latest numbers, provided by OJO Labs, do hint at possible improvements in the ongoing inventory shortage. Continue reading

That’s it, I’m done! How to break up with a client

Cutting off a client can seem counterintuitive, but certain circumstances can make it seem like the only option. Here are some red flags that may warrant firing a client, and a few ways to go about it. Continue reading

‘Our office completely burned down’: Agents flee as homes go up in flames

The Dixie Fire has burned nearly half a million acres in Northern California, and won’t be under control for weeks. The blaze highlights the hotter, more fiery reality facing the western U.S. Continue reading

Homebuilders bolster workforce in July as real estate hiring slows

Real estate employment numbers continued to rise in early July, but some segments of the industry grew faster than others. Continue reading

New Insights into Luxury Connect: Who’s speaking and about what?

It’s getting harder for luxury agents and brokers to balance sellers’ expectations with buyers’ demands. And to make things more comprehensible and easier, we’re unpacking it all at Luxury Connect, Oct. 25-26. Here’s a sneak peek at how we’re going to … Continue reading

Update: Announcing the agenda for Luxury Connect

The Luxury Connect agenda is action packed. From inspiring insights onstage to amazing networking opportunities offstage, you’ll have every chance to learn from and network with top producers from across the country. Grab your ticket now before prices … Continue reading

3 looming shifts that could change real estate

Increased regulatory enforcement and the ending of IC status are just a few of the possible changes that could greatly impact the way we do business. Here’s what agents should prepare for. Continue reading

Housing inventory shortage could ease later this year: report

Tech firm and brokerage HouseCanary found a shrinking gap between the number of new listings and the number of listings going under contract — a potential sign of an improving inventory landscape. Continue reading