Lesson Learned: Make learning your only priority

Real estate agents across the nation share stories of the lessons they’ve learned during their time in the industry. This week: Find out how South Florida’s Ricardo Wolf learned that it’s not always who you know — it’s what you know. Continue reading

When will prices cool? Here are the factors at play

Home prices are spiraling out of control. There are several reasons prices just keep climbing, but it can’t last forever. Here’s what it’ll take for prices to even out.

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7 open-shelving design concepts to inspire your decor

Open shelving is more than just a fleeting trend. When done right, it can really imbue a home with some much-needed style and personality while saving space. Here are a few fresh and creative ways to put this concept to good use. Continue reading

The Real Word: Is Zillow’s ShowingTime deal fraught with competition issues?

In this edition of The Real Word, Bryon and Nicole discuss whether Zillow is potentially becoming a monopoly and go over a list of things to do before selling a home — plus real estate tips from Kim Kardashian.
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Is 3D printing the answer for sustainable building?

The current construction industry remains powerful in its environmental degradation. However, 3D printing may offer a chance to rewire construction’s cyclical ideology, acting as a solution to both sustainability and efficiency. Continue reading

21 creative video concepts to reach more buyers and sellers

Knowing what to shoot is half the battle with video creation. Here’s a handy list of inexpensive video ideas that every agent can — and should — easily make to reach out to more potential buyers and sellers and keep in touch with past clients. Continue reading

Need buy-side help? Hire candidates with these 6 skills

Thinking about hiring a showing assistant or buyer’s agent? This list of must-have skills, qualities and traits will come in handy as you vet potential team members. Continue reading

‘Dire days lie ahead’: The impact of COVID-19 and wildfires on housing

The recent onslaught of wildfires and accompanying smoke blanketing many states are combining with the pandemic with deadly results. It is not just personal health that is being affected — there are significant implications for real estate as well. Continue reading

How to reenergize your diversity efforts to enact change

Last summer, everyone was on the quest for equality, but where are we one year after George Floyd’s murder? Julia Lashay Israel, Keller Williams head of diversity, equity and inclusion, shares some initiatives she’s embracing. Continue reading