Jay Thompson

Hey all my Arizona Realtor friends! Be aware there are some asshats out there running a scam against real estate agents.... (wouldn't surprise me to see this surface in other states as well.) From Arizona…

Agents Decoded: The holidays are here — and it's OK to take a breath

My latest column on Real Estate News. For the love of everything, please read past the headlines.

Agents Decoded: Making sense of the headlines

Second column published on Real Estate News. You real estate types should check out this new site for real estate news.

Agents Decoded: What to make of the current market, and how to thrive in it

I left Zillow over four years ago, but it’s still hard to hear they’ve had another round of layoffs. Given the time that has elapsed and all the changes since my departure, there a reasonable chance those affected in this recent round started after…

I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Freelance Columnist at Real Estate News!

Agents Decoded: Why I'm here

This week’s Inman column. Some of it makes perfect sense, but the timing is mystifying.

Breaking down the Zillow-Opendoor partnership: An ex-Zillow guy’s take

If Brian Boero re-wrote the phone book, I'd read it from cover to cover--and enjoy it. Dude can write.

This week's Inman column discusses real estate agent safety, a vitally important topic. (This is NOT behind Inman's paywall.)

7 safety tips for brand new agents

What's a 'reset' anyway? A veteran's take on the Fed chair's comments

This week’s Inman column. #DoBetter ”These snide comments do nothing to advance whatever your agenda is. They do nothing to help the industry you work in. They do nothing for your business, yourself or your clients. All they do is make you look like…

Do better: Stop rejoicing over industry layoffs

'Not with a bang but a whimper': Why REX 'shuttering' doesn't really matter

The broker's dilemma: 'What if I train them and they leave?'