10 new construction gotchas agents should watch out for

Navigating new construction is like walking through a field of landmines right now. You can never really be certain of the ground you are setting foot on because all continues to change at a rapid pace. Here are 10 things to watch out for when crossing… Continue reading

Inman Handbook: How not to lose your real estate license

More than ever before, real estate agents and brokers are taking a close look at whether common practices are the same as best practices. Learn and understand the types of behaviors that can result in disciplinary action and the process that follows to… Continue reading

4 ways to turn happy clients into your biggest advocates 

To stand out in a crowded, competitive market, it’s important to leverage the most valuable marketing channel available: word-of-mouth. Here are a few ways to use client success stories to generate more business. Continue reading

How to effectively clean a smoker’s house

The smell of smoke can not only drastically reduce a home’s resale value, it can also be harmful to the health of the home’s new buyers. Here are a few ways to get the stubborn smell of smoke and its residue out of house. Continue reading

Mother knows best: 18 real estate moms (and kids) share the secrets to working together

This Mother’s Day, we asked these powerhouse real estate moms and their children their secrets for working together. Find out their favorite things about being colleagues, the challenges they face, and some of the ways they bring balance to their profe… Continue reading

Need inventory? 3 circle-prospecting strategies that’ll get you more listings

Did your buyers lose out in a multiple-offer situation? Are you looking for more listings? These tactics can tackle those problems while helping you build your database and positioning you as a go-to local expert. Continue reading

Smart Home Tech: What are the top smart devices for pets?

For homeowners with pets, smart tech can be a great way to keep an eye on these furry friends and provide them with what they need to stay happy and healthy. Here are a few devices that pet owners will find particularly useful. Continue reading

The Real Word: Are you using these bidding war strategies?

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. In this edition of The Real Word, they’ll discuss how increasing lumber costs are affecting buyers, bidding war tactics and how YouTubers are influen… Continue reading

Bubble Trouble: The impending burst is mythical at best

For those who believe an impending doom is on the horizon, here is some bad news: It’s not going to happen. In this second of two opposing opinion pieces on the housing crash, Matthew Gardner shares why we won’t see any mythical bubble bursting. Continue reading

Make extra cash last year? 5 ways to wisely invest it

Many real estate professionals had their best year ever in 2020. Wisely investing these extra dollars is of the utmost importance as we continue to navigate this unprecedented time. Here are a few ways to capitalize on any extra income earned last year. Continue reading