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Latest Housing Market Data & News: We’ve Got This

While there were no huge surprises in NAR’s latest housing data, there is good news related to inflation, interest rates, and inventory.

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99 Inspirational Real Estate Quotes You Haven’t Heard 1,000 Times

We want to uncover that next great real estate quote to light a fire in your soul and point you in the direction of real estate brilliance.

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Pride Month: The Real Estate Industry Can Do Better. Here’s How.

We talked to top-producing LGBTQ+ agents, industry friends, and allies about how we can all help make our industry more inclusive.

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9 Real Estate Mastermind Groups Every Agent Should Join Today

These days, a lot of “secret” mastermind groups now have tens of thousands of members, but only a handful of posts per month. That’s why we decided to dig a little deeper and find active groups where agents are sharing tips, tricks, memes, referrals, or just a shoulder to cry on when a deal goes south.

March 22, 2024

How to Make Money as a Real Estate Agent: 11 Strategies to Earn More

It’s been rough out there lately, but don't worry—I've got your back! I’ll share nine awesome tips on how to make money as a real estate agent, even when things aren't exactly booming.

February 14, 2024

Women in Real Estate Breaking Barriers: The Barbie Movement in Action at Inman NYC

We're seeing a shift in mindset in the industry centered around personality marketing, making connections through relatable storytelling, and developing an empowering mindset. And women are leading the way.

January 11, 2024

Real Estate Agent Salary: How Much Do Agents Really Make?

Capturing hard numbers on what the average agent earns is like trying to nail Jell-O to a wall. But here at The Close, we developed a salary database tool that gives unique insight into real estate agent salaries in each state—and we bet the results will surprise you. 

December 7, 2023

9 Common Mistakes New Broker-Owners Make (+ How to Avoid Them)

Establishing a solid foundation for your brokerage is not just a recommendation—it's the key to long-term sustainability. By understanding these nine essential aspects, you can position yourself as a trusted broker and ensure the growth and viability of your new business. 

Real Estate Humor

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March 5, 2024

16 Weird Real Estate Listings You Won’t Believe

As a real estate agent, have you ever sold a weird house?

February 28, 2024

What Should You Not Say When Selling a House: An Agent’s Guide

There’s plenty of advice for homeowners about what not to say when selling your house.

February 7, 2024

8 Tricks for How to Deal With a Lying Client

Your clients are liars. Yes, all of them. Of course, so are your listing agents, your managing broker, buyers agents, lawyers, lenders, administrative assistants, your coworkers and well, you and your entire family. Liars, all of them. While we may lie for good reasons (Yes honey, santa claus is real!), that doesn’t change the fact that there is often a disconnect between what we say and what we want.

January 30, 2024

9 Real Estate Horror Stories That Will Make Your Skin Crawl

We asked some of our friends at Compass and a few other brokerages to give us their best real estate nightmare stories.

March 15, 2024

10 Instagram Real Estate Reel Ideas for Agents

Instagram Reels have become essential for real estate agents looking to build their brands, showcase properties, and connect with potential clients.

March 14, 2024

12 Pinterest Real Estate Marketing Ideas to Boost Your Brand

More than 444 million people are on Pinterest every month.

February 2, 2024

23 Clever Real Estate Marketing Ideas

Looking for more marketing ideas to grow your business? We've gathered our best tips as well as links to our deep-dive strategy articles, buyer’s guides, and scripts so you can start transforming your business today. 

February 2, 2024

22 Real Estate Valentine’s Day Ideas to Spark Some Client Love

Ready to kick off real estate season with tons of clients? We’re here to help you get in front of future clients with these fabulous Valentine’s Day ideas.

Stats + Trends

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March 25, 2024

Top 5 Green Building Trends for Real Estate

In 2024 green building won’t be just for granola munching hippies or off-grid survivalists.

February 2, 2024

5 Emerging Real Estate Industry Trends for 2024

At The Close, we always have our finger on the pulse, so we know that some real estate trends come and go, and some change our industry forever.

January 29, 2024

4 Real Estate Technology Trends to Watch in 2024

Real estate tech trends are changing the way we do business for the better. We break down what we saw at NAR’s 2023 NXT conference to show you how you can capitalize on the latest technology in your business.

December 15, 2023

How to Educate Unrealistic Buyers & Convert More Leads (Quickly)

If you learn how to educate unrealistic buyers the right way, you just might get an evangelist for life. Here are 11 tips that will help you do just that.

Why Do Real Estate Agents Fail: 7 Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

You may have read online that many real estate agents fail.

February 9, 2024

The 12 Best Real Estate Motivational Speakers for 2024

Luckily, we live in an era where the collected wisdom of some of the smartest, most successful people in your industry are giving away their secrets for free.

January 24, 2024

The Best Real Estate Coaches for 2024

Since choosing the wrong real estate coach can be an expensive mistake, we crunched the numbers to find the best real estate coaches and programs in the industry.

December 15, 2023

9 Pros & Cons of Being a Real Estate Agent (+ Tips for Success)

Choosing a career in real estate is a big decision, and you should feel fully prepared to move forward. Or perhaps not move forward. That’s why we're sharing some not-so-popular opinions on this industry to really get you thinking.

December 6, 2023

How to Switch Real Estate Brokerages in 2024 (+ Template & Checklist)

So you’re thinking you want to switch real estate companies in the new year, but you’re not sure how or where to start? This step-by-step guide will make sure you’re prepared to make the transition to a new brokerage as smooth and efficient as possible. 

October 24, 2023

25 Best Real Estate YouTube Channels (Coaching, Humor & More)

If you know where to look, you can find experts doing deep dives on everything from social media marketing to creating listing presentations on YouTube. Let's dive in!

October 10, 2023