Pending-home sales increase following 2 months of declines: NAR

The pending home sales index rose from the previous month in every U.S. region but the Midwest, while all regions saw gains year over year. Continue reading

Continuing to ride housing boom, Realogy posts its strongest Q1 ever

In an earnings report released Thursday, the company said it took in $1.5 billion in revenue in the first quarter of the year, a 32% year-over-year increase. Mortgage and title played a growing role. Continue reading

Who’s on your team? 13 key players you need by your side

There are so many options to consider when you’re thinking about who is on your team in the larger sense. Who you partner with matters. Here are some key relationships you need to cultivate. Continue reading

3 ways to harness the power of positive thinking in your business

Having the right mindset is vital for succeeding in this industry — especially in the midst of a topsy-turvy year for real estate. Here’s how positive thinking can really make a real and dramatic impact on your business. Continue reading

Beyond design: 3 ways to fully leverage your brokerage brand 

Think branding is just logos and pretty pictures? It goes deeper than that — and if it doesn’t, it should. Focus on these areas to ensure your brand is a true reflection of your real estate business. Continue reading

Baird & Warner commits $215K to fair housing law scholarship

The scholarship is named after developer John W. Baird, who championed fair housing when it was unpopular in the real estate industry to do so. Continue reading

4 key steps to building a thriving real estate team

Every leader has a different approach to hiring, but one thing is certain: It’s crucial to hire the right people if you want your team to be successful. One agent shares her tried-and-true method for building a team from the ground up. Continue reading

4 tips for using Pinterest to grow your real estate business

For real estate agents, Pinterest can be a great way to attract leads and build connections. If you’re new on the platform (or unsure how to use it to your advantage), here are a few strategies to consider. Continue reading