Agent News

A Zillow survey finds potential homebuyers spend as much time researching the purchase of a new TV as they do looking for the best mortgage loan.

Taub, a NYC agent with Sotheby's International Realty, helps feed families in her community as a volunteer and board member at the New York Common Pantry.

Fields, an agent in Scottsdale, AZ, has made a "lifelong commitment" to Teen Lifeline, an organization working to eradicate teen suicide.

Utah agent Laurie Read launched a foundation in her brother’s memory that funds equipment to "protect the officers who put their lives on the line every day."

Ealy founded the mentoring program TWST4Girls in 2014, bringing hope and opportunities to at-risk youth and their families.

It's easy to get caught up in hustle culture, but Jay Thompson says this is a great time to reset and take a day off. It might even help your business.

In an era of tech-enabled everything, door-knocking might seem quaint — but it can be an effective, low-cost way to build connections and generate leads.

Industry veteran (and news junkie) Jay Thompson says agents can help themselves and their clients by reading beyond market headlines, putting news in context.

While some consumers are adjusting to the realities of the current market, others are holding onto the past — or hoping for an unlikely future.

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.