Focus! 6 hacks for curbing daily distractions

You probably can’t eliminate all the noise, but you certainly can reduce it and redirect wasted hours toward tasks that produce income — be that physical dollars in your bank account or deposits into your mental health reserves. 
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Smart-home tech for agents: Arlo’s 3 new home security products

Brandon Doyle and Colton Pratt scoured the Consumer Electronics Show to uncover the best, most exciting products coming down the pike. This week, Arlo, the security camera and doorbell company, introduced a new line of products at CES. Continue reading

Tough repair request negotiation? Follow this FBI negotiator’s advice

Author and FBI lead negotiator for international kidnappings Chris Voss shares the secrets of professional persuasion and explains what real estate agents can do to save deals from falling through in a tough negotiation situation. Continue reading

Remine security blunder exposed customer data to potential hacking

The real estate data firm discovered an ‘exposed vulnerability’ that allowed anyone outside of the company to register an account to log in, potentially accessing personal information of renters and sellers. Continue reading

Here’s why RE/MAX incorporated augmented reality into its new app

‘In the real estate industry, everybody does so many things that are similar to each other. We wanted something that’s fun,’ said the app’s creator Continue reading

Petition seeks to overturn NAR pocket listing ban

The petition argues that the Clear Cooperation Policy violates the rights of homeowners, and that it should be reversed. Continue reading

How agents can help single parents navigate homebuying

Single-parent homebuyers and real estate professionals who have serviced them share their experiences and advice for success. Continue reading

RE/MAX’s new AI-powered lead tool is live for select agents

Adam Contos, the CEO of RE/MAX, gave agents insight into the company’s acquisition of First, as well as changes to the company’s education platform at R4. Continue reading

For-sale housing shortage is driving up rental prices

A lack of affordable for-sale housing is “placing pressure” on the rental market and driving up rent, according to Apartment Guide’s Rent Report 2020. Continue reading