Investor or agent? 5 moneymakers share why agents should be both

Five investor-agents, each of whom has achieved success on both sides of the equation, shared their actionable insights and winning formulas for nailing a pivotal but tricky professional shift. Continue reading

WATCH: How agent compensation works in a post-lawsuit world

James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson discuss the shifting landscape of agent compensation following the proposed NAR settlement with Ed Zorn, vice president and general counsel for California Regional MLS. Continue reading

New York Republicans aim to roll back so-called ‘squatters rights’

New York State Sen. Mario Mattera and Assembly member Ed Flood introduced new legislation last week that aims to make it easier for property owners to remove squatters from their land. Continue reading

Building a team is a delicate balancing act. Here’s where to start

Thinking of starting a real estate team? Broker Zak Shellhammer helps you get ready for the time, energy and expertise it takes to build something worthwhile. Continue reading

Consumer housing sentiment drops for first time since November

Fading hopes that mortgage rates will come down in the next 12 months are primary drag on Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index, but job and income concerns were also up in March. Continue reading

JPMorgan Chase CEO warns of higher rates, more inflation

Jamie Dimon thinks interest rates could rise to 8 percent or more. He also said in a new letter that a recession and stagflation could be in the offing. Continue reading

New release Harvist offers another option for lead farming

The company specifically referenced a pending legal settlement that could lead to a number of changes in the way agents and brokerages make money, saying that the importance of communicating the profession’s value to consumers is paramount. Continue reading

Real Brokerage agrees to pay $9.25M to settle commission suits

The Real Brokerage agreed to change business operations as part of its proposed settlement agreement in Umpa v. NAR. Continue reading

6 spring cleaning tips for refreshing your rental properties

Routine cleaning and maintenance saves both time and money, RentRedi CEO Ryan Barone writes, can retain or increase property value and attracts qualified tenants. Continue reading