Agents6 tips for a successful open houseNeed leads? When done right, open houses are still an effective way to make connections with potential clients.Mary BooneUpdated July 19, 2023
AgentsNetworking: How to make connections that countNetworking through traditional business and civic organizations still exists, but it’s just one way to build relationships with clients, peers and mentors.Mary BooneNovember 6, 2022
AgentsZillow Gone Wild: What happens when your listing goes viralThe social media sensation drives plenty of traffic to the listings it features, but it may not help your sale. Cheryl Reid-SimonsNovember 5, 2022
By the NumbersWhen it comes to equity, many homeowners are ‘rich’Buyers and sellers might be struggling to navigate the market, but homeowners are well-positioned to ride out the downturn.Dave GallagherNovember 4, 2022
BrokeragesRE/MAX Q3 earnings: Higher interest rates have ‘reset the housing landscape’RE/MAX leaders say that the company’s franchise models and strategic growth initiatives helped to drive revenues in the third quarter.Linda F. HerseyNovember 4, 2022
TechThe savvy behind a new prop-tech partnershipMoxiWorks adds zavvie’s marketplace to its platform, enabling agents and brokerages to present offers from iBuyers and “Power Buyers” to home sellers.Linda F. HerseyNovember 4, 2022
BrokeragesRealty ONE continues ‘disciplined and strategic’ growthA shifting housing market hasn't deterred the company's growth plans, which include international expansion and seeking out "best fit" franchise partners.Dave GallagherNovember 4, 2022
AgentsAgents Decoded: What to make of the current market, and how to thrive in itThe headlines are scary, but Jay Thompson advises agents to focus on fundamentals and to try not to panic — the market is just normalizing.Jay ThompsonNovember 4, 2022
IndustryCEO Eric Wu says Opendoor is ‘operating with urgency’ after Q3 lossesOpendoor Technologies reported $211 million in third-quarter adjusted losses before EBITDA. Its net loss for the quarter was $928 million.Linda F. HerseyNovember 3, 2022
BrokeragesWith slower sales and fewer listings, KW looks to training and coachingKeller Williams' sales volume through the third quarter dropped 3% compared to the same period last year.Dave GallagherNovember 3, 2022
By the NumbersInventory hits a two-year high — but that doesn’t mean buyers are bitingThe inventory numbers should be good news for buyers, but affordability, combined with seller hesitancy, means the market is not yet buyer-friendly.Dave GallagherNovember 3, 2022
IndustryZillow President Susan Daimler: ‘This is the time to be creative, to invest’After a turbulent year marked by significant layoffs, Zillow is looking to “double down on the things that we believe in” and simplify the real estate journey.Dave GallagherNovember 3, 2022
IndustryZillow earnings dip, but beat company’s forecastsThird-quarter revenue came in at $483 million, above company expectations, but CEO Rich Barton said the market is "super challenging to predict right now."Andrea HamiltonNovember 2, 2022
TechT3 Tech Summit: How technology can simplify real estate transactionsSpeakers and vendors at the inaugural event focused on tech solutions that add value for real estate professionals.Dave Gallagher, Stephanie Reid-SimonsNovember 2, 2022
IndustryOpendoor lays off 550 workersAhead of their third-quarter earnings release, founder and CEO Eric Wu announced companywide layoffs that will cut the workforce by 18%.Linda F. HerseyNovember 2, 2022
By the NumbersThe Fed raises interest rates again — will mortgage rates go even higher?The Federal Reserve raised the key interest rate by .75% Wednesday, the sixth consecutive rate hike this year.Linda F. HerseyNovember 2, 2022
BrokerageseXp reports a 12% increase in revenue despite rocky real estate marketCEO Glenn Sanford says he’s pleased by the company’s performance this quarter, but believes the industry will continue to struggle amid high interest rates.Andrea HamiltonNovember 2, 2022
BrokeragesCEO Ryan Schneider sees Anywhere thriving in ‘good and challenging times’Schneider, who has led the company since 2017, explains why he is bullish about the future despite turbulence in the economy.Linda F. HerseyNovember 1, 2022
TechAI expert: Artificial intelligence is 'taking over' — and that's OKRoboticist Ayanna Howard spoke about the present and future of AI across industries at the T3 Technology Summit. Stephanie Reid-SimonsOctober 31, 2022
IndustryWith extreme weather on the minds of buyers, where are the climate havens?As natural disasters become more costly and more frequent, climate risk is likely to have an increasing impact on homebuying decisions.Dave GallagherUpdated November 2, 2022