3 ways consumer-friendly digital tools have empowered the average buyer

Mobile apps, search platforms, cost calculators, machine learning, blockchain and even AI have found their place in the real estate world — and they aren’t limited to only agents. Buyers are now getting their hands on more tools, and it has changed the… Continue reading

Why Zillow, Realtors and foreign investors are moving to Canada

For years, Canada has been improving its position on the global stage — and for years, nobody noticed. But now, Zillow is moving in, investors are making moves because of the strong economy and the Realtor population is increasing. Here’s why. Continue reading

Compass is launching its own credit card for agents

Compass Chief Growth Officer Robert Lehman unveiled the card during the company’s bi-annual retreat, which was held downtown Los Angeles’ opulent Orpheum Theatre. Lehman described the program, dubbed Compass Card, as “one card, one solution for all you… Continue reading

Artifakt Digital wants to show agents a better way to get online leads

Artifakt Digital is a creative marketing and website development firm for real estate agents. The Toronto, Ontario-based marketing agency has more than 120 real estate clients and an average project cost of $25,000. According to the company’s CEO, Andr… Continue reading

National flood insurance program set to expire Friday

The deadline to extend the National Flood Insurance Program expires Friday, meaning House and Senate have two days during the lame duck session to ensure homeowners will have protection. Continue reading

Treasury expands cash buyer rules beyond luxury real estate

The U.S. Treasury Department is expanding previous regulations to more U.S. counties and lowering the sales price threshold for reporting. Continue reading

Fed probing into cash deals over $300K to prevent fraud

FinCEN now requires title insurance companies to identify the persons behind shell companies used in all-cash purchases of residential real estate. The purchase amount threshold, which previously varied by city, is now set at $300,000 for each covered … Continue reading

Agent’s reputation, social media matter most to clients: study

The latest J.D. Power Home Buyer/Seller Satisfaction Study found that the single most important reason for selecting a real estate company is its reputation. Continue reading

10 things sellers should never say to their listing agents

Sellers want to give their input to their listing agent on how showings should be handled as well as pricing, managing other agents, offers, negotiations and what they will and will not repair. But here’s where they all too often shoot themselves in th… Continue reading