Redfin shuts down iBuyer Redfin Now while slashing 13% of workforce

As many as 264 employees impacted by the cuts were from Redfin Now, the company’s iBuying division, while an additional 218 jobs from other departments are also being eliminated. Continue reading

7 underutilized tech tools that’ll make you look like a top producer

These underrated apps and tools can make you look seemingly flawless as you juggle the many aspects of your business with ease, Jimmy Burgess says. Continue reading

Playing the long game? Here’s what’s next for crypto

What crypto players are still standing as the market sheds weaker competitors? Rich Hopen outlines what’s next and what to expect in this Crypto Corner column.
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How to train your agents for a market shift 

As we’ve witnessed before, markets can change on a dime. Are you ready for when that happens next? Here’s how you can prepare your team — and yourself — for a shift, and how to keep your business nimble. Continue reading

Choosing a Google-centric smart home: Pros and cons

Smart home expert Colton Pratt breaks down Google-anchored hubs. Here’s how Google fares when pitted against Amazon, in case one of your tech-savvy clients asks your opinion. Continue reading

Communication is half the battle: 4 ways to ensure team cohesion

Team cohesion, as much as it mattered before, matters more now. Team members want to be engaged and in the loop. It falls upon management to ensure that happens. Here’s how to foster better connections and keep everyone on the same page. Continue reading

WeWork finally goes public, stock jumps on 1st day of trading

At long last, WeWork made its stock market debut Thursday, two years after it tried and failed to first hold an initial public offering. Continue reading

Tech will never replace agents. Here’s why

Real estate agents do things that only a human mind and touch, understanding, and empathy can achieve. Through his personal experiences, Jay Thompson explains how invaluable agents are and why they’ll never be replaced. Continue reading

Rolling out new tech? 3 critical steps for better adoption

Technology that you’re paying for but not using is just money down the drain. Follow these steps, and you’ll get great adoption, increased agent loyalty and engagement — and the best return on your tech investment. Continue reading

3 tech tools new agents should absolutely know about

Are you familiar with CRM software and lead generation tools? What about AI? If you aren’t familiarizing yourself with the latest and greatest in tech, you’re missing out on an opportunity to kick your business up a notch (or two). Here’s what to know. Continue reading