Smart-home tech for agents: Motion sensors

In this weekly column, hosts Brandon Doyle and Colton Pratt walk through smart-home products and showcase their capabilities while reviewing pros and cons. This week, motion detectors. Listen in to the full video to find out which ones the hosts recomm… Continue reading

7 things everyone should do before paying for leads online

Whether you’re deciding to join a portal’s “premiere” service or are looking at lead gen platforms that promise more new clients than you can shake a stick at, it’s important for you to find out how good those leads will be and what it will take to con… Continue reading

Stop denying it! Discrimination is a huge problem in real estate

It’s well passed time to face the ugly truth: Racial discrimination is still happening in real estate. A three-year study conducted by “Newsday” gives us cold hard evidence. Denying it, decrying it or calling it fake news won’t make it go away. Continue reading

Keller Williams, Compass have the most productive top agents

Real Trends, a real estate brokerage news and consulting firm, released on Tuesday its inaugural comparison of the top agents affiliated with the industry’s top brands. Continue reading

Almost 5 years later, Studeo still tells great listing stories

Studeo makes listing presentations, homes for sale, agents, teams, brokerages — or whatever you want to market about your business — not just standout from the crowd, but also rise well above it. Continue reading

Compass bolsters tech team with acquisition of AI startup Detectica

Compass has “acqui-hired” the four-person team behind the New York City-based artificial intelligence and machine learning startup. Continue reading

Short-term rentals decrease hotel prices, making holiday travel cheaper

Experts agree that consumers save more, when there’s more short-term rentals. One study found that’s even more concentrated near holidays. Continue reading

It takes two: Real estate duos divulge their secrets (Part 2)

In this two-part series, we’ll explore what some of the top duos in the country have to say about choosing the right partner, splitting responsibilities, handling conflict and creating a brand able to stand the test of time. Continue reading

Timing is everything! How to persuade sellers to make repairs before it’s too late

It’s often an uphill battle to convince sellers to make repairs, especially if they don’t see any issues with their home as is. But there are three moments in a transaction where your chances of success soar. Here’s how to take advantage of those oppor… Continue reading