Op/Ed 5 necessary ways to build your real estate business in Q4 You want your business to grow going forward right? Of course you do. There are five actionables you can walk away with to make... Melissa Zavala, ColumnistOctober 8, 2014
Op/Ed Allre: startup thinks it’s immune to brokerage laws, may lose their main partner before they even launch Allre is the shiniest new real estate startup grabbing headlines, but has their main partner already pulled out, and are they really immune to... Erica RamusSeptember 18, 2014
Op/Ed Database and pipeline management is as easy as 3-2-1 Managing your pipeline is not as complicated as many believe, and avoiding lulls in your income can be done through these good habits. Melissa Zavala, ColumnistSeptember 18, 2014
Op/Ed Are open houses a waste of time? A contrary view to the contrarians Some say holding open houses during football season (or ever) is a waste of time, but that may not exactly be the case... Melissa Zavala, ColumnistSeptember 8, 2014
Op/Ed Realtors that say “I’m so busy” – a sign of business success or failure? Realtors are famous for touting how busy they are, but does this convey success or failure? There are two schools of thought on the... Melissa Zavala, ColumnistSeptember 2, 2014
Op/Ed Looking at the bigger picture: Wall Street, real estate portals, and endless debates When Wall Street and real estate collide, taking a look at the bigger picture adds clarity to the future of the real estate practice. David PhillipsAugust 28, 2014
Op/Ed Can 3D virtual models of homes make real estate professionals irrelevant? When asked by a reporter recently if 3D models of homes makes realtors irrelevant, one broker took exception with the assertion and schools the... Kendyl Young, ColumnistAugust 25, 2014
Op/Ed Is the real estate industry shifting into a shared work environment? With brands sharing spaces with one another and offices looking more like living rooms than sterile desk spaces, is the industry shifting into a... Genevieve ConcannonAugust 24, 2014
Op/Ed Real estate’s agent-centric broker models are doomed [op/ed] By comparing the numbers of broker models, one insider believes it becomes apparent that not only is one clearly more financially feasible, but could... The American Genius StaffAugust 19, 2014
Op/Ed 3 reasons why short sales could still be a thorn in your side Real estate practitioners know that short sales are fading in relevance, but they're not quite gone yet and you need to know why. Melissa Zavala, ColumnistAugust 18, 2014
Op/Ed Agent ratings: trust, Captain Obvious, and inadvertent COE violations Agent ratings aren't going away, so it's time to take a look at how they've tempted Realtors to inadvertently violate the Realtor Code of... Kevin RomitoAugust 6, 2014
Op/Ed NAR’s Core Standards – unanticipated MLS consequences? The National Association of Realtors has imposed six core standards all associations must adhere to, and the consequences for the MLS are mixed. Matt CohenAugust 4, 2014
Op/Ed The mostly unbuilt future of agent technology: online client collaboration Online client collaboration is one of the most innovation-starved sectors of the real estate technology industry, but that can change. Matt CohenJuly 29, 2014
Op/Ed How can you possibly keep up with changes in the industry? Keeping up with changes in the industry can make your head spin, but here are ways to be on top of your game, well... Melissa Zavala, ColumnistJuly 29, 2014
Op/Ed Does Zillow acquiring Trulia doom real estate professionals? As Zillow announces plans to acquire Trulia, boots on the ground gnash teeth and wail, but is it misguided? Erica RamusJuly 28, 2014