Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. In this edition of The Real Word, they’ll discuss buying a home sight unseen, co-housing and how to win bidding wars. Continue reading
Agent on Duty is an app for finding homes and agents, and it has some big-name competitors. It could carve out a niche for mid-market and bilingual agents with its support for eight languages. Continue reading
When was the last time you called everyone on your list and asked them if they had any life changes that would require them to buy or sell? If it’s been a while, take a look at these best practices for reaching out to your database. Continue reading
RE/MAX has acquired RE/MAX Integra, its largest independently-owned region in North America. The announcement comes alongside news that Chief Customer Officer Nick Bailey is being promoted to president. Continue reading
Real estate giant’s vice president of industry development leaves months after Zillow became an IDX site to “pursue other interests.” Continue reading
Many potential homebuyers would like to take advantage of low mortgage rates, but competition is strong. For homeowners, continued low rates make refinancing an option worth considering. Continue reading
Agents told Inman that they typically only see a small proportion of backup offers become primary offers, but the tactic can still prove beneficial for both seller and backup buyer. Continue reading
When there is a huge competition and a surplus of real estate agents, we tend to start fighting each other. Here’s why the concepts of office exclusives, designated agency and double-dipping are a big no-no to this broker. Continue reading
Three leading economists share what existing-home sales reveal about the market and how to properly use statistics to make client decisions. Continue reading
Although the terms “intrinsic” or “extrinsic” may be unfamiliar to most, understanding what they imply will help explain what makes real estate “valuable,” not just expensive — and why being able to identify these elements is essential. Continue reading