How this new agent sold her first $15.5M home at the height of COVID

It takes unwavering confidence, social-media savviness and superior relationship-building skills to navigate (and successfully complete) one of the highest recorded sales in the state — especially as a new agent. Here’s how Siena Dorsey of The Agency d… Continue reading

Got your first celebrity client? 6 tips for making an impression

Helping celebrity clients find their dream homes can be tricky. What’s the right approach? How can you impress? Who’s the VIP in the entourage? Here are a few tips for real estate agents to make an impression and ensure repeat business. Continue reading

3 assets high-net-worth buyers are looking for in (all) their properties

These three facets of home design are critical to high-net-worth buyers now, and they will be into the future, says founder and CEO of The Agency Mauricio Umansky. Continue reading

Need a break? 3 systems that’ll automate your business growth

The ability to leverage systems to scale growth is what elevates top producers from every other agent. Follow these tips to automate your business, fuel your growth and avoid burning out.  Continue reading

How YouTube’s algorithm can make or break your real estate business

Some agents are making thousands on ad revenue from YouTube and millions from the commissions they get via YouTube-generated leads. But succeeding requires being smart about how to engage with the platform’s technology. Continue reading

Knock now in 65 markets after expansion into Portland, Oregon

Knock has expanded into Portland as well as five other metros in Oregon and Washington, the homeownership startup announced on Monday. Continue reading

Creating value in your business? It’s all about integrity

If you cut corners, fudge numbers, or break the rules, expect to be busted. It will kill the deal or deflate your valuation. Don’t put your biz up for sale if there’s rot in the basement. Continue reading

Showingtime’s offer management platform sees surging interest

Real estate professionals in the U.S. and Canada used ShowingTime’s Offer Manager to handle more than 120,000 offers over the past year. Continue reading

Inman Handbook on Homesnap

Like many online platforms, the past year has been a time of innovation and development for Homesnap. Find out how to put these new features to work for your business and what the company is rolling out later this month. Continue reading