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10 conversion scripts for winning buyers over this spring

May 7, 2025

Be an information communicator, writes coach Annette DeCicco, to bring value to your buyer conversations. Practice and rehearse your lines. Every expert does.

Federal layoffs are fueling an inventory surge in nation’s capital

May 7, 2025

Active listings in Washington, D.C. have surged 25.1 percent year over year, the largest jump on record and nearly double the national increase of 14.2 percent, new Redfin data released Wednesday shows.

Rewrite the rules: 5 fresh ways to use Canva for real estate

May 7, 2025

Forget same-old, same-old flyers and social media posts. Trainer Rachael Hite offers smart strategies for using Canva to streamline your marketing and communication.

It’s later than you think: 5 ways to make the most of your time

May 7, 2025

Life can change in an instant. Rather than facing the future with regrets, Carl Medford writes, we can systematically alter our futures by making incremental changes that compound over time and open doors of opportunity we never imagined. 

In a post-settlement world, let’s get rid of procuring cause

May 7, 2025

According to managing broker Spencer Krull, with mandatory buyer-broker agreements, it's time for NAR to get rid of the "participation trophy" of procuring cause.

What aspect of real estate has changed most in the past 5 years?

May 7, 2025

From market changes to regulatory shifts and more, what are the biggest changes you've seen over the past five years?

How to define your target audience without losing existing business

May 7, 2025

Build your brand around a location or property type you're passionate about, Nick Schlekeway writes, and watch your business take off.

Fathom Holdings promotes 2 execs in strategic growth, mortgage roles

May 6, 2025

Sean Varin and Paul Marsh have been promoted to senior roles at Fathom Holdings and Fathom Holdings' subsidiary, Encompass Lending Group. The duo will be responsible for stoking growth opportunities at both companies.

LoanDepot boosts lending and profit margins, trims Q1 loss

May 6, 2025

Company founder Anthony Hsieh, who returned to the executive leadership team in March, says investments in technology, connections to real estate agents and joint ventures with homebuilders will help it scale.

Redfin unfazed by 2% revenue drop as it finalizes deal with Rocket

May 6, 2025

Despite a year-over-year decline in Q1, CEO Glenn Kelman voiced confidence in a statement on Tuesday as Redfin continued to finalize its $1.75 billion all-stock merger with Rocket Companies.

UWM shrugs off $241M Q1 net loss on loan servicing writedown

May 6, 2025

Executives put a positive spin on prospects for growth, with loan origination volume up 17 percent from a year ago to $32.4 billion and revenue up 5 percent to $613.4 million.

Opendoor trims losses in Q1, but revenue ticks down

May 6, 2025

The iBuyer also revealed Tuesday that it bought 3,609 homes in the first three months of 2025. That number represents a 4 percent year-over-year increase.