Here’s how to save canceled listings and improve success rates

On this episode, George Laughton, leader of a top US team with 200 agents and $900 million-plus in volume, unveils his Reverse Offer Playbook for saving canceled listings. Continue reading

Foreclosures are on the rise. Here’s how to lean into the shift and develop a new income stream

With foreclosure activity ticking upward, agents can learn from seasoned REO pros to build new streams of income during an economic downturn, Annette DeCicco writes. Continue reading

NAR sees existing-home sales rise ‘ever so slightly’ in July

Existing-home sales edged up in July, as increasing inventory and improving affordability pushed more homebuyers into the market. The sale of single-family, townhomes, condominiums, and co-ops increased 2 percent month-over-month and 0.8 percent year-o… Continue reading

History proves it: Low interest rates are not a cure-all for real estate ills

There are no easy solutions to the sluggish real estate market, team leader Carl Medford writes, and he does not believe slashing interest rates will have the desired effect. Continue reading

Commercial market bottom nears as foreclosures surge

Portfolios of foreclosed and seized office buildings, apartments and other commercial buildings hit $20.5 billion during the second quarter of 2024, the highest quarterly figure posted since 2015, according to MSCI. Continue reading

Negotiating short sales is a crucial skill for real estate agents

With some areas seeing rising prices and low supply, Clever’s Luke Babich writes, many would-be homeowners are looking into unconventional routes to homeownership, including short sales. Continue reading

Tarek El Moussa chased Hollywood to make ‘Flip or Flop’ a TV reality

The HGTV star and house-flipping expert learned the hard way that nothing in life would be handed to him. But he also learned that by “taking massive action,” the possibilities in life are limitless. Continue reading

5 key questions to ask your seller facing foreclosure

If you are considering taking on a foreclosure listing, you need to make sure it is the best solution for all involved parties. Listing expert Minna Reid says you need to ask these five questions before you list the home for sale. Continue reading

7 tactical marketing strategies to prepare agents for success in 2023

During an Inman Connect panel on Tuesday, social media coach, speaker and foreclosure expert Marki Lemons-Ryhal shared key tips for agents to up their marketing games. Continue reading

3 reasons choosing a niche is the best thing I did for my career

Choosing an area you can specialize in that will set you apart from your competitors as the authority will help you become a more prosperous and happier agent. Here’s why. Continue reading