October new-home numbers down month over month: Economist

Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at October’s falling month-to-month new construction numbers. Continue reading

Compliance and off-market listings: The fiduciary duty at play

Regardless of the CCP’s future, fiduciary duty remains a constant in real estate practice, demanding an unwavering commitment from licensees, Summer Goralik writes. Continue reading

Is office conversion a viable model for multifamily housing growth?

Despite the need for more affordable housing, writes multifamily expert Michael Zaransky, it’s unlikely that office conversions will solve the problem more effectively and cheaply than building new. In some cases, however, it makes sense. Continue reading

10 ways to create marketing buzz for your real estate business

From direct mail to elevated service standards, these strategies from trainer Bernice Ross are guaranteed to get people talking about you for all the right reasons. Continue reading

The dual benefits of all-cash home sales and moving prior to selling

Whether you’re a new agent or simply navigating a tight market, all-cash offers can be a game-changing part of your strategy when working with buyers, New American Funding’s Rick Arvielo writes. Continue reading

For the win! 5 tips for mastering the listing presentation

Price and marketing expertise are key to building trust and showing your value with a well-thought-out listing presentation, broker Nick Schlekeway writes. Continue reading

How ‘secret’ home warranties cost 1 brokerage millions: The Download

Minnesota’s AG asserts that recommending a home warranty without disclosing a financial interest is a violation of fiduciary duty. Continue reading

7 ways to increase your happiness this Thanksgiving

Happiness is rooted in gratitude, which makes Thanksgiving a particularly appropriate time to focus on how to cultivate it, trainer Bernice Ross writes. Continue reading