Resources

Avoid a Tori Spelling moment by finding the humanity in clients

Jul 27, 2023

An LA Realtor recently found himself in the hot seat after mistakenly texting Spelling-snark to Tori herself. Southern California broker Troy Palmquist shares what that mistake can teach you about how you communicate.

Broker Spotlight: Elliot Koolik, The Koolik Group

Jul 27, 2023

Find out how this second-generation South Florida broker shifted gears from an early career path in accounting and expanded Compass' presence in Boca Raton.

4 do’s (and 4 don’ts) for mastering the art of giving feedback

Jul 27, 2023

While the process of being critiqued is never fun, team leader Carl Medford writes, it is frequently the pathway to the next level of performance and is critical to the overall health of personal relationships and organizations alike.

10 ways to help real estate clients overcome commitment issues

Jul 26, 2023

Whether they're not quite ready to put in an offer or they get a case of cold feet, dealing with commitment issues from clients can leave you feeling frustrated. Coach Darryl Davis offers mindset shifts and strategies to help nurture client relationships.

How Harvard’s housing report sees the current (and future) market

Jul 26, 2023

With natural growth slowing, writes economist Matthew Gardner, states will recognize the importance of attracting new residents from other markets as domestic migration will become a more important driver of household growth and housing demand.

Welcome home! How to help buyers navigate accessibility

Jul 26, 2023

A lack of accessible housing may make it difficult for clients with disabilities to find the home they're looking for, Rachael Hite writes. Here's how to help.

Stop paying 35-40% to the portals for leads

Jul 26, 2023

Instead of throwing away money on paid leads month after month, author and trainer Bernice Ross teaches you how to generate both buyer and listing leads at little or no cost.

Demand for mortgages wanes as rates plateau near 2023 highs

Jul 26, 2023

A decrease in applications for FHA loans popular with first-time homebuyers helped push the average purchase loan application to $432,700, according to the latest MBA lender survey.

How ‘computer vision’ is disrupting real estate, 1 listing photo at a time

Jul 26, 2023

As ChatGPT reimagines how agents write, computer vision extracts data from millions of images to tell deeper stories about home, Restb.ai Chief Product Officer Nathan Brannen tells Intel.

‘Alarming’: NAR slams DOJ effort to resume commission investigation

Jul 26, 2023

In a new brief, NAR claims the DOJ's argument for resuming its probe would "destabilize the law." The agency has sought to overturn an earlier ruling that quashed a request for more information.

Rocket Mortgage Canada is now a direct lender in Ontario

Jul 26, 2023

Previously a mortgage broker, the addition of direct loans expands Rocket Mortgage Canada's product set and allows the company to match clients with real estate agents.

Will the second quarter of 2023 match real estate’s Q1 meltdown?

Jul 26, 2023

Major real estate companies began reporting Q2 earnings this week against a backdrop of high rates, low inventory and a sluggish economy. Analysts shared what they're watching with Intel.