Real Estate Brokerage Lab Coat Agents’ LCA Live speakers backing out (REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY) After the founders of Lab Coat Agent were accused of violent, sexist rhetoric, the speaker lineup at their upcoming event changed... Lani Rosales, COO + News DirectorOctober 17, 2016
Real Estate Brokerage How you can capitalize on any recession (BUSINESS) Some see their local market struggles and have fear, but this is a case for quality control and accountability as the cure. Kevin RomitoOctober 2, 2016
Op/Ed Your clients need more than your lockbox access (hint: know your value) The beloved lockbox is central to the practice of real estate, but jingling keys isn't your value proposition. If you want to make real... Melissa Zavala, ColumnistMarch 2, 2015
Op/Ed 68% of buyers are not satisfied with their agent With the majority of home buyers feeling dissatisfied with their agent, what can be done to immediately correct this problem? Melissa Zavala, ColumnistJanuary 14, 2015
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 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 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 Why the term “search” needs to be reexamined, retired in its current context The term "search" in real estate has changed over the years, and it's time to take a look at how it is used, and... Gina Kay LandisJuly 17, 2014
Op/Ed Brokers, four things to consider before hiring your first agent When developing a brokerage, there are four important things to think about before you ever hire that first agent. Melissa Zavala, ColumnistJuly 15, 2014
Professionalism How to deal with armchair experts in the field of real estate Armchair experts are common when it comes to real estate, but what is the best way to combat this age-old challenge? Melissa Zavala, ColumnistJuly 8, 2014
Professionalism Homeowners launch sites against Realtor whose affair was caught on cam in their home When two Realtors were caught on cam during an unauthorized visit to a homeowner's vacant listing, it went viral, but the homeowners say the... Lani Rosales, COO + News DirectorJuly 7, 2014
Professionalism Closing shenanigans cost sellers $500,000 (screaming and lawyers were involved) Everyone in the business knows that a closing can go badly, but in this case, it went very badly, and if pies were present,... Jennifer Walpole, Sr. Staff WriterJune 5, 2014
Professionalism Realtor inks nasty note to elderly couple, it goes viral When one Realtor gets fed up with a car parked in a yard, they take a passive aggressive approach, which has an elderly couple... Jennifer Walpole, Sr. Staff WriterMay 9, 2014
Op/Ed Counterpoint to a mortifying ‘Open Letter’ to future Realtors In a wildly popular open letter to anyone looking to get a real estate license, the industry embarrassed us all by fawning over whining. Jennifer KjellgrenApril 29, 2014
Professionalism Redfin survey: 1 in 4 homeowners have buyer’s remorse Many homeowners regret their home purchase, and agents play a substantial role in that sentiment, which must be addressed immediately. Tara Steele, Staff WriterApril 24, 2014