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One common complaint among agents working in this mobile, digital age: “I have to use too many different apps, devices and platforms to get my job done!”

As the proud daughter of a European immigrant, Tere Foster of Team Foster at COMPASS in Washington knows that real estate is the true American dream. And she knows the dream is just as strong after 32 years in the industry.

Your to-do list is a mile long, not to mention managing your life outside of real estate. But the job of a real estate agent doesn’t start and stop with the transaction. It’s been proven that agents who invest back into their business, especially with training and continued education, will have more success.

Working with a luxury buyer presents a very different experience than working with any other demographic. Those who are looking to purchase a high-end property are discerning and highly-informed — and expect their agent to be as well.

There are four simple steps to double your sales and productivity, and they include a process of effective goal setting, accountability, embracing fears and giving back. Follow these steps, and you can achieve the financial success that you seek.

Hispanic Americans accounted for more than a third of all household formation over the past decade and were the first minority demographic to make homeownership gains after the recession, according to a new report.

General Electric has agreed to pay $1.5 billion to the U.S. Justice Department over allegations that one of its subsidiary businesses made misrepresentations related to subprime lending.

It’s been a year since Zillow’s ambitious undertaking to buy and sell homes to consumers with quick-close, all-cash offers under the “iBuying” model.

A California luxury real estate developer whose homes have drawn the attention of Hollywood celebrities was arrested on charges of running a $1.3 billion-Ponzi scheme.

The week's top real estate industry stories, plus getting back to basics.

The National Association of Realtors affordability index ticked up in February, meaning the typical family had more estimated income to afford a home at the national median price.

In an effort to finally solve the 2011 murder of a young Realtor, Iowa police have launched a website in which the public can submit tips about the crime.

Agent cold calls have come under attack recently, and now their text message equivalent are also under scrutiny, according to a series of Florida lawsuits.

Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt is moving on. His stylish 1940s Los Angeles ranch property just hit the market for $3.85 million.

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, Zestimates. The AVM (automated valuation model) put Zillow on the map. If Zestimates become live offers, how will agents fare? 

The shallowness and importance of a first impression in the real estate industry are undeniable, which is why it's important to nail your personal brand image from the get-go. Here are the three most important factors that make up your personal brand image — get these right, and you'll sculpt an impressive yet genuine brand that attracts quality clients.

To find out if a brand evolution or rebrand is necessary, an excellent place to start is with a brand audit. The result of the review will shed light on whether your brand is still relevant and valuable or if it's time for a change. If it is, just follow these steps to rebuild and launch.

In the ever-evolving world of real estate tech, LionDesk is choosing integrations and leveraging partnerships with top third-party applications to create a CRM that plays well with others — and allows agents to maintain their independence. Learn more about the building process from the company's founder and president David Anderson in this podcast.

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ZORC — Zillow, Opendoor, Redfin and Compass — are shaping up to be the future proptech real estate titans. Where Keller Williams, Realogy and RE/MAX fit in is still up for grabs.