Real Estate Expert

Oct. 21, 2026

Why Most Real Estate Agents Aren't Very Good (And Why That Shouldn't Scare You)

Most real estate agents aren't very good at their jobs because almost nothing about getting the license requires them to be.

I've held that license for more than 20 years, so I get to say it.

Most real estate agents aren't very good because the license is …

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Sept. 23, 2026

Why Real Estate Negotiation Matters

Want to know one of the strangest things about real estate?
Consumers hire real estate agents to negotiate.
Of course they do.
You’re buying or selling an asset worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Price matters. Terms matter. Risk matters. You want somebody sitting on your …
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Oct. 30, 2025

People don’t like realtors, but is it the industry or individual?

A lot of people don’t like real estate agents. They tolerate us. They use us because they have to, but they don’t love us. Some even flat-out distrust us. And you know what? I get it.

 

After more than 20 years in real estate, I’ve seen …

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Oct. 21, 2025

When is the right time to buy and/or sell?

 

The Right Time to Buy or Sell a Home Is When It’s Right for You, Your Family, and Your Finances

Every week, it seems like someone asks me the same question:
“Is now a good time to buy or sell a home?”

And my …

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Oct. 9, 2025

Don’t Go it Alone: Why joining a team is the best move for new agents.

Every year, thousands of people in North Texas get their real estate license. They’re excited, hopeful, and ready to “be their own boss.”

 

And every year, thousands of those same agents are gone by the next renewal period.

 

The truth is, getting a …

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July 22, 2025

Buying Your First Home in 2025 Is a Whole Different Game—Here’s What to Do About It

 

Let me be real with you—being a first-time home buyer in 2025 is a very different beast than it was in the mid-2000s when I bought my first home.

Back in the day, I bought a three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath …

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June 5, 2025

For the right person, now is the right time to start a career in real estate.

We talk to people every single week who are thinking about a career change. Maybe their current job is draining the life out of them. Maybe they’ve always been drawn to real estate but never made the leap. Or maybe they just want more control over their income and …

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July 16, 2024

Celebrating our milestone 350th radio show!

This weekend we celebrated a milestone: our 350th radio show! That’s 350 times we’ve jumped on the airwaves for DFW Real Estate Weekly to guide our friends, family members, neighbors, buyers, sellers, and renters through the complexities of real estate in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Our mission has always …

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April 3, 2024

Dispelling Myths: The Indispensable Value of Real Estate Agents in the Digital Age

In an era where the internet has undeniably transformed the way we approach nearly every aspect of our lives, from how we travel to how we invest, there’s a swirling narrative that professions reliant on personal expertise and interaction, such as real estate agents, are on the brink of …

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April 1, 2024

Unpacking the President's Commentary on Real Estate Commissions

Recently, many industry experts were agitated by remarks by President Biden’s comments regarding the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement with his call for realtors to lower their commissions to protect homebuyers. Such statements, especially when emanating from the highest office in the land, carry profound implications, warranting a …

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