Real talk! Here’s the skinny on what the first 2 years in real estate are really like

If you’re brand new to the industry, here’s some intel on what the first couple of years are like — from an agent who’s living it — including all the frustrating and funny moments in between.   Continue reading

Realogy title company cuts brokerage’s commission at seller request

Engel & Völkers Austin is suing Independence Title and homeseller Robert Turner. Turner is countersuing, alleging breach of fiduciary duty. The case is set for trial on May 4. Continue reading

MoxiWorks launches M Suite for luxury brokerages and agents

The marketing and business software company has launched M Suite, a series of products designed for independent brokerages who target high-dollar listings and urban luxury. Continue reading

Thinking about refinancing your 30-year mortgage? Think again!

All those deals soliciting homeowners to refinance their mortgages at today’s low interest rates might sound great, but when you really dig into the numbers, that’s often not the case. Here’s why. Continue reading

Dollars and Sense: What costs should new real estate agents expect?

Too often new agents come away from the onboarding process excited about all the potential money they could make in their new careers, but they are unprepared for the investments they’ll have to make to function as a plugged-in businessperson. Continue reading

How Michael Pitcairn climbed to the peak of Big Sky real estate

Real estate agent Michael Pitcairn explains how he successfully transitioned from a six-year career in Charleston to Big Sky, Montana. Continue reading

Tales from the field: What’s in your dead files?

Sourced from various real estate pros all over the country, this recurring column features stories of what agents are seeing on the front lines and what others can draw from those experiences. This week, Teresa Boardman laments her dead files, filled w… Continue reading