Cure phone-phobia by combining accountability, goal-based training, warm-up strategies, value-first outreach and real conversion metrics, Josh Ries writes.
Fannie, Freddie close NY offices as Trump battles Letitia James
The Trump administration is using its tight control over the mortgage giants to continue a vendetta against New York attorney general and other political opponents, critics say.
Your listings will now appear on a new search site: ChatGPT, thanks to Zillow
OpenAI announced on Monday that it had opened up its popular AI chatbot platform ChatGPT to popular apps. Users can now search for homes via Zillow directly within ChatGPT.
48% of Americans blame investors for ‘unreasonable’ housing costs
A staggering 93 percent of Americans believe housing costs are "unreasonable," according to Searchlight Institute's latest affordability survey.
CoStar says Zillow ‘always ready to play the victim’ in latest response
CoStar Group has filed an opposition letter in response to Zillow signaling its forthcoming filing of a motion to dismiss in a lawsuit over CoStar-copyrighted images.
$950,000 Homes in California
A ranch in Tijunga, a bungalow in Oakland and a hillside house in Silverado.
Inside the stiff opposition to Compass’ private-listing crusade
Agents at Compass and other large firms are increasingly set against Clear Cooperation. But at franchises and indies, the campaign may have only hardened their resolve, Intel surveys suggest.
How 1 luxury agent livestreamed his way to listing an NBA star’s Texas mansion
When viral internet personality Kai Cenat called asking about a property outside of Erwin Nicholas's market, he didn't blink. The call led to him listing former San Antonio Spurs player Tony Parker's 53-acre pad with a private waterpark included.
Has agent bad behavior gotten out of control? The Download
This week on the Download: A rash of incidents has put agent behavior under the spotlight. Is the industry facing a professionalism crisis — or just a few bad apples and a perception problem?
This team does $50M a month. Here’s how they convert leads
On this episode, Anthony Djon, leader of a 100-agent "teamerage" doing $50 million a month in volume, provides a masterclass on top-of-funnel lead conversion.
Navigating the fall 2025 housing market: A guide for real estate agents
The real estate market never stands still, and fall 2025 is no different. Here’s what you need to know to navigate it with confidence.
Top 5 AI trends every real estate brokerage should know
AI adoption is reshaping real estate marketing, but brokerages risk falling behind if they don’t support their agents.
How to craft bespoke marketing for ultra-high-net-worth buyers
Effective storytelling is the key to appealing to the world's most discerning buyers with your luxury real estate marketing, Mike Collins writes.
5 copy-and-paste emails that will wake up your database (and fill your listing pipeline)
These five emails start the right conversations with the right people, Jimmy Burgess writes, and they are cued up and ready to go to work for you right now.
Take the wheel: 5 tips to steer your marketing in the right direction
Word of mouth is great, Stacey Ross Cohen writes, but in today's ever-changing real estate landscape, a focused marketing plan is essential for long-term brand health.
The anatomy of a viral real estate post (that also gets you clients)
Viral posts can generate attention, but the right ones also educate, connect and convert. Alyssa Stalker breaks down what makes content spread and still drives clients.
Why Is Your Security Deposit Increasing?
Landlords are allowed to raise the security deposit each time you renew your lease, but only within the bounds of the law.
Trump’s Fannie, Freddie public offering might not have much impact on mortgage rates
If the government keeps tight control over the mortgage giants and provides an "implicit guarantee" of their debt, rates might rise by 1/5 of a percentage point, Stanford researchers conclude.
Real Estate Investor Sanford Solny Is Jailed for Deed Theft
Sanford Solny, a real estate investor charged with stealing properties in New York, was jailed this week for violating his probation.
Man attacks real estate agent at vacant property outside LA
On Thursday night, police responded to a report in the 1200 block of Butterfly Way in Banning, California, over an assault with a deadly weapon. The unidentified agent was under the impression the property was vacant, and had to go to the hospital.