Stop working so hard! Learn how to get others to start bringing more business your way through a professional network that includes some unexpected professionals all coming together for the sake of swapping referrals.

More and more Americans are seriously considering green construction and adding new ­energy-­efficient upgrades—and determining that the cost is worth it.

Don’t wallow in thoughts about whether people really like you. Here are some tips on how to charm and captivate consumers.

In real estate, there’s a fine line in keeping in touch with your past clients and becoming that annoying pest who’s always calling, e-mailing, or mailing. So how do you make sure you aren’t annoying and stay within that helpful professional or friend zone?

Even with forecasts for a rise in home-improvement spending this year, it’s still going to be a challenge to convince sellers to pay for upgrades that will please buyers. But with so much housing inventory available, your listings need to be looking their best.

You've got your work cut out for you when a hard-to-please client comes along. Here are some solutions that real estate professionals have found for working with difficult customers.

In your efforts to better connect with prospects and customers on the Web, could you be putting your personal safety at risk?

Nobody wants to be the Grinch who stole Christmas but when you’re trying to sell a home, too much holiday spirit can turnoff some potential buyers.

The kitchen isn’t just for cooking. Today it’s used as a gathering place for families, a central work space, and an open area to pursue craft projects or entertain.

"Living room and family room activities are merging into the kitchen, and it’s changing how kitchens look," says Susan Serra, a home designer in Huntington, N.Y., who specializes in...

If you think you're not at risk, think again. These real estate professionals found themselves in uncomfortable situations and reveal what they do now to avoid risk.

Buyers love spacious homes. They also love to look at online property photos. But it’s not always easy to squeeze square footage into a camera shot—and sometimes furniture arrangements or floor coverings actually do a disservice to the way your listing is presented online or in marketing photos, says Debra Gould, president of home staging company...