As a listing agent, you didn't sign up to be steamrolled. You signed up to serve. Coach Darryl Davis shares strategies for working with difficult sellers.
Why now is the perfect time for a mansion boom
Wealthy buyers are choosing stability over speculation, market expert Chris Drayer writes. They’re thinking long-term and betting on real estate as a safer, smarter place to park their wealth.
Disbarred Lawyer Accused of Stealing Homes Found Guilty
Prosecutors say Sanford Solny preyed on homeowners who were struggling financially. He now faces up to seven years in prison.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx
This week’s properties are on the Lower East Side, in the garment district and in Spuyten Duyvil.
For a City Escape, They Skipped the Hudson Valley and Settled on Connecticut
Seeking more privacy and outdoor space, a couple landed in Litchfield County with around $700,000 to spend. Which property did they choose?
Foreign Buyers Step Back From South Florida Condos
Sales to international buyers fell to 10 percent of transactions last year, a steep decline from 50 percent in 2018.
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
This week’s properties are a six-bedroom house in Rockville Centre, N.Y., and a two-bedroom condo in New Canaan, Conn.
How the Choreographer Couple Behind 'Buena Vista Social Club’ Built Their Cozy Home
The married, Tony-nominated choreographers of “Buena Vista Social Club” designed their home to be comfortable and personal.
Redfin shareholders approve Rocket merger at special meeting
With antitrust regulators declining to weigh in, $1.75 billion deal to marry a tech-focused mortgage lender to real estate brokerage could close by the end of the month.
Commission advances keep some agents afloat while sinking others
Commission advance companies are booming as a lifeline for real estate agents who can't afford to wait for closing day. While these services offer financial assistance, they often come with costly strings attached.
Reffkin rails against ‘organized real estate’ at annual Compass retreat
During a keynote address Tuesday, the CEO rallied the firm's agents and staff against Compass naysayers, discussed short-term goals of seller choice and agent listing attribution, and unveiled the latest rendition of Compass AI.
How the Choreographer Couple Behind 'Buena Vista Social Club’ Built Their Cozy Home
The married, Tony-nominated choreographers of “Buena Vista Social Club” designed their home to be comfortable and personal.
DOJ removes Nosalek settlement objection — with a strong warning
The federal law enforcement agency withdrew objections to a fourth proposed settlement between plaintiffs and MLS PIN Tuesday, but cautioned that the MLS was not immune to future legal action.
Use Natural Plant Dyes to Infuse Memories Onto Fabrics
Dyers say pigments can imprint a favorite color on clothing, quilts or even yarn and give them a way to connect with nature and preserve it.
How to Find the Right Home Inspector
A thorough home inspection can be the difference between a great deal and a terrible one. Here are the questions any home buyer should ask.
$2.6 Million Homes in Virginia, New York and Illinois
An farm in Rapidan, a 1780 stone and clapboard house in Palisades and a condo in Chicago
What’s your elevator pitch to ‘I found it on Zillow’ buyers? Pulse
Some buyers believe they know everything about pricing and processes because of the time they've spent online. How do you sell them on your value?
Why your brokerage needs a service, not just sales, funnel
Focus on the client lifecycle to build loyalty and enhance brand reputation, ultimately driving retention, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes.
25 accelerators, podcasts and courses for agent entrepreneurs
You are your business's most important asset. Don't you deserve an upgrade? Drew Thompson shares educational and inspirational resources that will give you the boost you need now.
10 unexpected places to find your next top producer
The best agents don’t always come from traditional backgrounds, coach Verl Workman writes. Sometimes, the ideal candidate is already excelling in a different industry, just waiting for the right opportunity.