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5 people to watch at Zillow as the company moves toward Zillow 2.0

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The C-suite is full of names familiar to the industry, but there are other key cogs in the Zillow machine who get less recognition. Continue reading →

Not enough of you to go around? 6 time management tips for busy agents

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The phrase “if I only had more time” is the busy person’s easiest excuse to avoid making a meaningful change. Your lifestyle (and your success) will only change when you change your relationship to time. Here are six tips for better time management so … Continue reading →

The magic of Disney spurs surge in Orange County Airbnb bookings

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Airbnb bookings in the area surrounding Disneyland saw a boost on March 9th when the company hinted it could reopen the resort soon. Then when they made the announcement official on March 17th, bookings soared 73 percent. Continue reading →

WATCH: Debating the future of teams at Connect Now

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If you missed last week’s Connect Now, you missed an intense, informative debate about how real estate teams drive growth. Watch it now as a benefit of your Select subscription. Continue reading →

How much are iBuyers paying for customer acquisition?

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Over the past three years, the largest iBuyers — Opendoor, Zillow and Offerpad — have spent over $200 million advertising directly to consumers. That spend peaked in 2019 before slowing during the pandemic. Historically and today, Opendoor appears to b… Continue reading →

Real (Estate) Talk: How one firm is making Dr. King’s dream a reality

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Modern research confirms diversity promotes and correlates with business success rather than scarcity — and one real estate company is pushing to make this a reality through its mentorship program. Here’s how. Continue reading →

How to support your agents in this ultra-competitive seller’s market

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Across the country, nearly every major market is hearing the same song: low inventory, high demand, and a knock-down, drag-out fight for buyers trying to get a home, especially in the entry-level pricing brackets. Here are a few tips for encouraging yo… Continue reading →

Commission, appraisals, inventory: 11 challenges agents face today

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Last year was a trying one, but it taught us to stretch ourselves, our business brains and our mindsets. It also forced us to adapt in an ever-evolvig landscape. Here are the top challenges agents face on the daily. Continue reading →