After a decade of uninterrupted rise, Zestimates are dropping
'While July’s housing market data update is big news, and could get first-time buyers’ hopes up, the future is unlikely to bring meaningful improvement to housing affordability,' Zillow says
by Daniel Houston Aug 18
Move that listing: 6 right-pricing tips for a shifting market
In a shifting market, the right price is everything. Here's how to make sure you're helping your sellers crunch the numbers effectively from the get-go
by Carl Medford Aug 16
WATCH: How to generate listings and maintain momentum in a shifting market
Top agents Jonathan Spears and Lauren Rosin shared their tips at Inman Connect Las Vegas to show agents that prospecting in a down market is possible with the right mindset and tools behind them
by Rachael Hite Aug 12
Stalemate: Listings are lingering a little longer as housing market cools
The share of homes listed for 30 days or longer increased 12.5% in July compared to a year earlier, with 61.2% of homes now sitting on the market for a month or longer, according to Redfin
by Ben Verde Aug 9
How safe are you? 17 essential safety tips for real estate agents
Opinion
Staying safe as a real estate agent is your first priority. Make these 17 best practices into your new daily habits
by Luke Babich Aug 9
9 tips for creating a seller safety plan on your next listing
Opinion
There certainly isn't enough advice out there on seller safety, says safety expert Robert Siciliano. Here are some tips to ensure your sellers (and you) stay safe during showings
by Robert Siciliano Aug 9
Are you geared up for a down market? 
Opinion
If you haven’t experienced a buyer’s market before, everything you know about selling real estate is about to be turned upside down. Here's how to weather a downturn and keep your business moving forward
by Bernice Ross Aug 3
Why floor plans are a real estate agent's next big opportunity
Opinion
Transitioning from a nice-to-have marketing tool to a must-have closer, floor plans are having a moment, driven by widespread pandemic-era adoption
by Brian Balduf Aug 3
Want an unforgettable listing? Try these 7 open house secrets
An open house is the perfect opportunity to make a last impact on clients and potential clients to grow your business
by Troy Palmquist Aug 2
Home prices down from peaks in quarter of nation's top 50 markets
Falling sales are driving inventory growth, but it will take more than a year at the current rate for listings levels to get back to normal, according to Black Knight's latest monthly Mortgage Monitor Report
by Matt Carter Aug 1
Tongue-tied when explaining your commission? You need this list
Opinion
Every dollar counts, especially in a tight economy. If you are not explaining the full depth of your services, sellers may want to cut your commission short
Get noticed! How to bring the sexy back to your listing
Opinion
It’s time to get back to what we do best: Getting those listings noticed
by Troy Palmquist Jul 26
Don't get it twisted: How to untangle the new market conditions and build back
Opinion
If your summer fun has been upended by the market shift you are not alone. Things are complicated at best, and it is time to choose your path forward
by Rachael Hite Jul 22
Ignore your MLS stats and head-in-the-sand optimists
Opinion
Opinions about appreciation and market speculation are rampant at the water cooler. Before you jump in with your opinion make sure to do the math on your local market
by Jeff Glover Jul 18
3 ways to keep the door open to homeownership for discouraged buyers
If your potential buyers are ready to give up, don't let them throw in the towel yet. Try these three strategies to help open up new opportunities in a challenging market
by Laura Adams Jul 14