On today’s Hot Sheet, Byron Lazine discussed housing inventory data, the Employment Situation Report for May, and mortgage rate predictions for 2026 and 2027.
Byron Lazine, Tom Toole and Lisa Chinatti dive into the New York AG’s antitrust investigation into Compass and Connecticut’s brand-new ban on private pocket listings.They also tackle a shocking new survey showing 82% of agents get zero leads from paid ads. Plus, they break down the latest AI search tools from Realtor.com and ChatGPT, and how to actually build a high-converting follow-up system.
Oxford Economics projects housing affordability won’t meaningfully recover for 7 years. Here’s the script real estate agents need when buyers say “I’ll just wait.”
Ryan Serhant predicts only two major brokerages will survive by 2030 as agents push back and debate what it means for the future of real estate.
Tessabella Jelten shares a simple Instagram strategy agents can use to turn content into conversations and qualified leads.
Doomer housing charts don’t tell the full story. Here are seven data points showing how affordability is slowly improving for buyers and renters heading in 2026.
Byron Lazine, Lisa Chinatti, and Tom Toole discuss the most recent jobs report, the new housing bill that was passed and what it means for affordable housing, and the federal judge’s denial of Compass’s injunction against Zillow.
In a BAM Pro Bowl III fireside chat, James Dwiggins and Jared James explain a six-point framework behind how agent trust is built and lost in 2026.
Theoni Rapo explains how her FaceTime strategy interrupts the scroll, boosts engagement, and helped generate over 4,000 organic leads on TikTok in one year.
The Broke Agent breaks down Instagram’s “2016 comeback” trend and how to use nostalgic, unpolished posts to stand out and spark engagement this week.
Alyssa Curnutt explains how to turn hyperlocal Instagram content into real clients using Stories, polls, and DMs that actually start conversations.
The biggest lie agents were told about social media is that referrals make it optional. Tessabella Jelten shares what actually works in 2026 to build trust, warm referrals, and restart stalled conversations.
Luke Acree shares how to position yourself as the go-to expert in new home sales. With a 13.8% increase in housing started predicted for 2025, there’s over a million reasons why.
Get ahead at your open house with these five things to do from The Broke Agent.
Clever Real Estate’s latest survey reveals a $27,000 price gap between buyers’ and sellers’ price expectations for 2025, with first-time buyers expecting to pay $82,000 less than sellers anticipate.
Kick off 2025 with The Broke Agent’s January content ideas for real estate agents.
Relive 2024 with the funniest real estate memes of the year. From AI hype to NAR drama, these posts capture the highs, lows, and laughs of the industry.
Break free from outdated social media trends in 2024. From overly polished Reels to pointless CTAs, here’s what agents should leave behind for better engagement.
Get the details on two key updates in the dispute between the National Association of Realtors and Phoenix Realtors: PAR defends its MLS Choice program while NAR initiates the Realtor charter revocation process, citing violations of its bylaws.
Two more open house Sundays left in 2025! They will most likely be dead…so make the best of it by doing these five things: Find out how the #1 eXp
The Broke Agent shares holiday marketing tips for real estate agents, specifically what NOT to post over the holidays.
NAR has issued a cease and desist to Phoenix Realtors over their MLS Choice membership, citing a violation of the three-way agreement. Learn how this dispute could impact agents, associations, and the Realtor brand.
Zillow’s latest report highlights the most popular cities of 2024, led by Manchester, NH. Seven of the top 10 cities are in the Northeast, with two in the Midwest and the West sliding in at number 10.
Learn what buyers and sellers expect from the 2025 housing market, with insights from Clever Real Estate’s latest report.
For daily real estate news, business and marketing.
