Should I cut my commissions? 4 tips to defend your paycheck as a newbie

Most of us have been asked to reduce our commission for one reason or another. Understanding what’s really at stake and what you want the end game to be will help guide you in making the right call when it comes to your commission.  Continue reading

The real reason sellers shop by lowest commission

A homeowner who’s shopping based purely on price isn’t convinced that real estate agents are worth the money, which is why it’s so important that we show them why they are. Here’s the best way to approach the conversation. Continue reading

‘Is the Bible hate speech?’ NAR hate speech provision faces first big test

Realtor Brandon Huber is under fire for pulling his church’s support of a food bank during Pride Month. Now, the Missoula Organization of Realtors has to determine if it’s religious freedom or hate speech. Continue reading

Who does what? 4 tips for defining team roles and setting expectations

At the most basic level, there are three functions that run a business. To bring this into context for a real estate team, here’s a breakdown of the responsibilities in each area (operations, finance, and sales and marketing) — plus, four tips for clea… Continue reading

Clever Real Estate raises $8M in Series B, eyes mortgages

The discount paper brokerage says it reached profitability in the third quarter and is on track to sell more than 6,000 homes this year. Continue reading

Lessen hits unicorn status with $170M Series B

The new funding round of $170 million, for a total of $214 million raised, pushes Lessen into “unicorn” status, meaning its valuation has topped $1 billion. It’s the second industry player in November to earn the title. Continue reading

5 essential questions every team leader needs to ask

As we head into a new year, what are you doing to drive profit and create value for your team members and clients? Here are five questions every team leader should ask themselves to help them determine just that. Continue reading

Despite rumors, new USC football coach seeks buyers for 2 mansions

Lincoln Riley, the newly announced University of Southern California head football coach, is seeking buyers for his two Oklahoma residences, contrary to rumors that said the school bought his homes as part of a hiring deal. Continue reading

Bright MLS welcomes teams into its platform

As teams continue to dominate the real estate industry, the major Mid-Atlantic MLS is launching new tools to help them better track their performance. Continue reading