When I first started in real estate, I was eager for advice. The best advice I got from an experienced agent was simple but powerful: “Do as many open houses as you can.” I took his advice to heart.

Bridget Smith, a real estate investor/agent who’s been involved in more than 80 transactions to date, never set out to become a real estate agent. In fact, she told me that when she first dipped her ...

Gina Baker is an experienced content strategist, SEO enthusiast, editor, and writer focused on empowering and educating agents and brokers. Before joining HousingWire, she was the site lead at The ...

NEW YORK -- Real estate agents have standard advice for homeowners planning their first open house: Hire a cleaning service. Drop the pets off with a neighbor. And lock up your valuables because you ...

Real estate agents often work weekends to meet client needs. Learn how flexible hours boost sales and agents' earnings, making weekends important for their success.

Discover how real estate commissions work, who traditionally pays them, and how fees can affect both buyers and sellers in a ...