Here’s a simple exercise for 2022 business planning

The best way to have a great year in real estate is to have a great fourth quarter the year before. Why? Because real estate typically follows a 90- to 120-day sales cycle, meaning that the activities you do now will pay dividends in three to four mont… Continue reading

6 economists predict what the 2020 housing market has in store

2020’s housing market will be strikingly similar to 2019 as low mortgage rates bolster buyer demand amidst a persistent inventory shortage. Continue reading

Pulse: 37 ways to deal with ‘We won’t list until we find a home’

Last week, we asked for your best responses to sellers when they say: “We won’t list until we find a home.” Readers shared how they describe all the downsides of this approach to potential clients and also mentioned some creative workarounds. Continue reading

How to upgrade your listing’s curb appeal during wintertime

Winter might be the slowest selling season nationwide, but homes still sell. To ensure that your listings are making buyers’ short lists, pump up the curb appeal using these tips. Continue reading

A NAR name change, retirements and a big IPO: My 2020 predictions

For Compass, the National Association of Realtors, MoxiWorks and Realogy, 2020 will be a rollercoaster ride. Continue reading

Realogy CEO: The industry is experiencing a ‘flight to quality’

Ryan Schneider talks about his two years at the helm of the nation’s largest holding company and why he removed a Bloomberg terminal from his office. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Just keep swimming

Each week, we talk to agents across the country about what they’ve learned along the way (and what they wish they had known as new agents). This week, Nantucket real estate agent Brent Tartamella shares how he stayed the course in the face of frustrati… Continue reading

What steering is and how to avoid it

In light of the explosive “Newsday” article, here is a look at what steering is, why it’s critical to fully understand it and how to avoid it both personally and for your brokerage. Continue reading