The ability to generate listings is the most valuable skill an agent can develop. But where are the opportunities, and how can we add value to homeowners in a way that positions us to garner more listings right now? The following strategies will [...]
By now, you’ve probably already heard of Clubhouse, the invite-only audio app that’s taking the social media world by storm. As a real estate agent, here are the basics you need to know — plus a few tips to get started. Have you heard [...]
Rent prices are significantly higher than they were at the same time last year, rising by a nationwide 3.8 percent in January. Rent prices are significantly higher than they were at the same time last year, rising by a nationwide 3.8 percent in [...]
iBuyers purchased 0.3 percent of all homes sold across 418 U.S. metro areas analyzed by Redfin during the fourth quarter of 2020, down from 0.8 percent of all homes sold the year before. iBuyers have been back in action now for months, after [...]
Despite their staggering financial losses, the evidence suggests that Zillow and Opendoor remain staunchly pro-consumer. This post has been republished with permission from Mike DelPrete. The “reinvention of real estate” comes with a [...]
REX alleges Zillow’s shift to IDX feed is “driving consumers away from REX.” After working with the Department of Justice (DOJ) in its lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and suing the state of Oregon, discount [...]
U.S. District Judge John Barker argued that Congress lacked the authority to give the CDC power to halt evictions and that the moratorium threatened to impinge upon landlords’ rights under state law. The DOJ filed a notice on Saturday to appeal[...]
In Atlanta, iBuyers paid buyers’ agents 3 percent in 2019. In the fourth quarter of 2020, that dropped to 2.5 percent. While increasing scrutiny on offer prices — due to high price appreciation — led to a slowdown in the number of homes[...]
If you already work as a real estate agent, there is one question that you’ve likely grown tired of. I’m talking about the famous, “Why do I need an agent?” or some variant thereof. If you’re just getting into the business, trust me — [...]
Jay Thompson is a former brokerage owner who spent over six years working for Zillow Group. He retired in August 2018 but can’t seem to leave the real estate industry behind. His weekly Inman column publishes every Wednesday. Time is a great [...]