Top News Sites for Real Estate Agents and Brokers
Staying current with the news from your industry is an important task for any busy professional. Having a good grasp of what’s happening in the real estate world (locally and nationally) will create a great first impression on clients and it will also help you provide the best advice and services, and keep you on your toes among peers and colleagues.
If one of your goals in 2018 is to stay current with top real estate news and trends, then start with our list of the top news sites for the real estate industry. And even if it wasn’t one of your goals, it certainly can’t hurt to bookmark these sites, or sign up for their newsletters, to make sure you’re getting plugged into the real estate industry.
Top Sites for Real Estate News
REALTOR® Magazine
As the official magazine of the National Association of REALTORS® and with a constantly updated source of headlines in the real estate industry, Realtor Magazine puts itself ahead of other online sources of current information. First known for the print magazine that they released, the shift by Realtor Magazine to online articles has been even more valuable as information all things real estate related is now only a few clicks away to REALTORS® on your laptop or mobile device.
Inman
Specifically writing and releasing news for REALTORS® and brokers, Inman does a great job of categorizing the news that is most important in real estate. By breaking down the headlines into categories that mean the most to the real estate industry, along with helpful coaching and instructions, the way that Inman informs agents and brokers is worth checking out daily.
RISMedia
Along with the most current news and information, RISMedia also offers a large catalogue of REALTOR® courses that can be taken directly through their site. Utilizing these courses will add to the knowledge base you have well beyond just reading the news. The best way to retain information is to be interactive with it, and RISMedia offers that interaction along with regular updates to current events.
Realty Times
One of the popular resources online for real estate information is Realty Times. With information on market conditions, consumer advice, advice from other agents, stories about listings and more, Realty Times can fill in gaps in information that may not have been considered.
Forbes Real Estate
Forbes is one of the most well regarded publications in the world. Along with all of the other financial world information they provide, their in-depth real estate section will always keep the best brokers and agents up to date.