Like it or not, iBuyers are here to stay, say industry experts. Here’s how to get a seat at the table.

DLA Piper’s Global Real Estate Summit examines ways in which technology is disrupting the market.

More than 90 percent of homebuyers are viewing their next home online and in some cases 20 to 35 percent of these buyers are making an offer without even stepping foot into the home according to a recent Redfin

  Auctions have changed a great deal in the last decade. Do you know what you need to know to represent your clients in this environment? Bob Floss II, real estate attorney at Floss Law, LLC in Northbrook, IL,

How many times have you had a client who would love to list their property with you, but they don’t because they know they will have to pay Uncle Sam a huge capital gains tax – sometimes upwards of

Think about the word “auction.” What’s the first thing that comes to mind? If it’s an event – a sale where an auctioneer is selling items – that was correct decades ago. Today, that’s just one piece of the

The remodeling industry can expect major growth in incorporating devices into homes that enable remote control and the ability to monitor household systems, according to survey findings from the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University. That means

Most first-time homeowners follow the traditional home-buying cycle—they purchase a condo or house, and a few years later, they sell it and purchase a bigger home that they live in for decades. Even if they have a great experience

Home prices across the U.S. have been rising faster than inflation and average wages for several consecutive years, although in some cases, that trend is beginning to slow or even reverse. That may be due to homeowners getting more

Zillow’s trademark “Zestimate” feature, which lets homeowners and prospective buyers see the estimated value of almost any residence, has been upgraded to incorporate artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities that the company says will improve accuracy. According to a

The wise real estate professional takes notes when their managing broker comes to them with advice. We recently asked our readers via social media to tell us their favorite pieces of advice from managing brokers over their careers. •Lane

There is a recipe for disaster involving agents, buyers, and sellers that every agent aims to avoid. Chicago Real Estate Attorney and first-time homebuyer instructor Ranj Mohip calls it “Post-Close Nightmares.” When the seller doesn’t disclose history, the buyer

While so much of being a successful agent relies on doing whatever it takes to see a client through to closing, few agents take into consideration their own limitations. The Chicago Association of Realtors hosted two speakers May 9

Beth Butler has been working in the real estate industry for many years. And even as President of Compass Miami with more than 500 agents, she still takes the time to attend a variety of networking events each month.

Last month, Chicago-based brokerage @properties embarked on its first venture outside of the Midwest when it announced a partnership with Ansley Atlanta. The independent brokerage will license its end-to-end technology suite, called Pl@tform, as well as buy into a

Almost every aspect of our lives has been transformed by technology. Advancements in virtual reality, blockchain, artificial intelligence and other new technologies have raised the bar on consumer expectations. If you’re tempted to dismiss those developments as being unrelated