real estate agents

Inman News reports on start-up AgentInvitation.com, a site that allows prospective home sellers to anonymously query three agents, describe the service they're looking for, and find out what kind of commission the agent would be willing to work for.According to Inman, "Sellers provide an estimate...

A new survey from HomeGain suggests one of three things: Either home owners are unrealistic about what their homes are worth, or agents are too pessimistic about what homes will sell for, or some combination of the two.The survey found that nearly 50% of homeowners think their houses should be...

It's a tough time to be a real estate agent in Miami Beach, but that's no excuse for misleading consumers.In the latest copy of The Real Estate Book, Optimar International Realty advertises a number of properties in the Miami area, with ad copy describing incredible deals:"Market Price $230k. Get...

A YouTube user with the name StopTheRealtors has posted a fascinating video clip featuring Suze Orman as a guest on Oprah.A caller says that she is interested in buying a home, but has a pretty measly income -- making a home a very questionable call for a single person who is also looking to adopt...

As anyone who read my review of the premiere of HGTV's new series The Property Shop knows, I'm not a big fan of the show or the antics of its star real estate broker Tatiana Londono.Yet somehow I can't stop tuning in every Thursday at 10:30 PM ET. On the latest episode, Tatiana takes the listing on...

Lawrence Roberts, author of The Great Housing Bubble, recently told The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) that the Securities and Exchange Commission should regulate NAR the way it regulates financial advisers. "Realtors are currently able to make any statement they wish regarding the...