In drought-stricken California, one real estate pro's backlash against aggressive development has helped to establish common ground with clients and the community.

Environmental issues affect real estate sales in myriad ways, from the increasing focus on energy-efficient buildings to the impact of droughts and hurricanes on home sales. As public perceptions about changing climate conditions, natural resource management, and other environmental threats are debated, practitioners can attest to the impact such factors are having on their business...

They're not your relatives, but buyers' parents can bring on another tricky family dynamic.

When clients experience financial or emotional hardship, agents can help them get back on track.

Buyers can spot a problem property before they get to the home inspection phase. They just have to look at it from an insurance perspective.

Ethical dilemmas crop up daily. Here’s how to avoid running afoul of five of the most common REALTORS® Code of Ethics complaints.

To combat violence on the job, some real estate professionals advocate for carrying firearms. But law enforcement experts say that may put practitioners in greater danger.

Classes and mentors are great, but brokers should consider structuring their companies around long-term agent support.

When you’re a new agent trying to build a business from scratch, it’s not easy figuring out how to build a client base. Most rookies need a few months at least to market themselves and spread the word about their business before clients start signing on. But what tactics will get you there the quickest?

Every agent has to tap into their own strengths and develop a...

The winning formula that made the McDonald’s Big Mac a worldwide fast-food staple can also be applied to your real estate business.

Marijuana is becoming legal in more states, which may make it tougher for landlords seeking to enforce their own bans.

First, you need to choose the right method for generating Internet leads. Then, here’s what you do next.