Agent News

Team leaders Renee and Jeffrey Funk advise agents to focus on relationships, strategies and opportunities during this changing season of real estate.

Need leads? When done right, open houses are still an effective way to make connections with potential clients.

Networking through traditional business and civic organizations still exists, but it’s just one way to build relationships with clients, peers and mentors.

The social media sensation drives plenty of traffic to the listings it features, but it may not help your sale.

The headlines are scary, but Jay Thompson advises agents to focus on fundamentals and to try not to panic — the market is just normalizing.

Home inspectors don't want to be "the bad guy." They offer tips for agents to help their clients through the inspection process.

Many people enter the industry without realistic expectations, but brokerages can do more to give their agents a leg up.

Agents in Washington and Florida see steady buyer demand due to geography, lifestyle factors.

While agents aren't seeing a flood of city-to-suburbs movers, buyers continue to prioritize quality of life, space and flexible floor plans.

Jay brings his extensive real estate industry experience, balanced perspective, and a love of writing to Real Estate News.

No one should go into real estate expecting a quick payoff, but hard work and a commitment to learn increase the odds of success.

Millennials account for 43% of home buyers, but their preferences and approach to buying differ from previous generations.

Agents across the country are seeing a change in buyer activity, but some markets are still faring well in the face of economic uncertainty.

Agents share how developing their Instagram and other social media channels has been instrumental in building their brand and boosting their sales.

As buyers and sellers struggle to understand their options in a shifting market, agents who can help them navigate the numbers will have a leg up.