Eliminating ‘Days on Market’ will hurt clients — and your commission

With some calling for the removal of “Days on Market” data on listings, broker Cara Ameer warns that consumers need context, insight and advice — and concealing the information is a disservice. Continue reading

Another NAR bombshell reflects financial waste, hypocrisy

According to Cara Ameer, the National Association of Realtors owes its members an apology along with the option to opt out of membership. Continue reading

The NAR commission settlement is final, yet we’re still waiting

Bi-coastal broker Cara Ameer takes a look at the post-settlement landscape and wonders whether all the upheaval really helped anyone at all and why the “solution” is so complicated. Continue reading

7 elements for crafting airtight contracts in a post-Sitzer world

As real estate continues to evolve in a post-Sitzer | Burnett era, contract documents are likely to be refined and modified to reflect current trends, broker Cara Ameer writes. Continue reading

25 contract terms every new agent should master before 2025

Cara Ameer and Nicole Solari share the 25 terms that are crucial for new agents to explain to buyers and sellers without the benefit of crib notes. Continue reading

Real estate myths BUSTED in 2024

Cara Ameer writes that it’s more important than ever to tout the truth and legitimacy of what is involved with what real estate agents really do and what they are worth.  Continue reading

A year after the Sitzer verdict, here are my top 5 takeaways

As she reflects on the historic decision and the current state of the industry, broker Cara Ameer offers thoughts on how far we’ve come and where we still need to go. Continue reading

9 ways to protect yourself and your home when storms come

While we cannot control a storm’s trajectory or outcome, writes broker Cara Ameer, there are some things we can do to lessen the stress. Continue reading

10 things new agents do to annoy experienced agents

While no agent is perfect, we should all continually strive for excellence, no matter where we are in our journey as an agent from brand new to very experienced, broker Cara Ameer writes. Continue reading