Zillow to shift ‘from Google mindset to an Amazon mindset’

With iBuying, Zillow must move to a low-margin model that targets ‘mindbogglingly larger’ market than advertising, CEO Rich Barton proclaims in new interview Continue reading

Is ‘iRenting’ becoming a thing? Startup secures $3.3M to find out

Doorstead recently bagged $3.3 million in funding. It joins a growing number of startups that are applying the iBuyer business model — which involves using technology to quickly buy and resell homes — to the rental industry. Continue reading

Stop chasing better splits! It’s your net that truly matters

I heard a long time ago from one of my first mentors that you can feed your ego or you can feed your family — pick one. So what does “net” actually mean? Here are five ways your net is more impactful than a higher split. Continue reading

The Real Word: Is it fair to say iBuyers are untested?

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, Byron and Nicole talk through a column by Brad Inman and debate whether iBuyers are untested.   Continue reading

How I survived 10 days on vacay AND ran my business

Ten days on vacation — and away from your business — can seem like an eternity, but with the right prep and people at home backing you up, you can actually enjoy your vacation. Here are a few tips for stepping away and still running your business like … Continue reading

Starting part-time? 6 strategies for making it work

Great real estate careers have been launched part time, but it requires a realistic perspective and a willingness to prioritize your real estate career. Here are six tips for launching your real estate career part time with an eye to an eventual full-t… Continue reading

President Trump’s tax cuts cost homeowners $1 trillion: Report

Policies passed in 2017 that capped various real estate-related federal tax deductions limited housing price growth. Continue reading

LA’s housing plan for homeless is behind schedule and over budget

The city is now spending more than $500,000 per unit to house homeless, a mere $14,000 less than the median sales price for a condominium in Los Angeles. Continue reading

LA’s housing plan for homeless is behind schedule and over budget

The city is now spending more than $500,000 per unit to house homeless, a mere $14,000 less than the median sales price for a condominium in Los Angeles. Continue reading