Zillow’s agent revenue lead on realtor.com is slipping: Mike DelPrete

Historically, Zillow has maintained a consistent 2.5x agent revenue lead over realtor.com, but in the past quarter that lead has slipped, as realtor.com grew its agent revenues much more than Zillow. Continue reading

Failed it! 5 ways to grow from your mistakes

Making mistakes in real estate (especially when you’re first starting out) is inevitable. However, if you approach failure with the right attitude, commit to the practice and tap into the expertise of mentors, you’ll grow in this business. Continue reading

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

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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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

5 ways marketing tools can improve customer service 

If you’re looking to improve the customer experience for your agents’ clients, marketing tools can come in handy. Here are a few you should consider adding to your repertoire. Continue reading