By setting expectations early, agents can put their clients in a better position and educate them on the often frustrating marketplace so they can make quick, sound decisions. Here’s how. We want to help you make more money — right now. [...]
It is no secret our nation is struggling with affordable housing, especially in those states with the highest housing prices. One of the most visible signs is the dramatic increase, over the past couple of years, in the homeless populations in many [...]
Archeologists have discovered plumbing systems that date back as early as 4,000-3,000 B.C. in the Indus River in India. Ancient Rome was famous for its aqueducts and elaborate indoor baths, all of which predated today’s modern indoor plumbing. [...]
Real estate farming is a foundational activity for any sustainable real estate sales business. With inventory at all-time lows, the need to generate listings has never been more pressing. Whether you’ve never built a farm before, or it has been a [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Here we are at the one-year mark of the global pandemic, and what once felt distant and “thankfully not happening to me” is now touching approximately 1 in every 5 Americans. If you’re like me and have been affected by the virus personally [...]
Living with the pandemic for almost a year has radically changed how many think about their current living situation and provided the impetus to initiate change. With a vaccine in place and implementation underway, a growing number are beginning [...]