Is it possible to market a seller wanting to offer a concession?

With all the commission confusion as we near the Aug. 17 implementation deadline, compliance expert Summer Goralik is here to answer your burning questions, starting with concessions. Continue reading

Commission Crunch: 5 tips to avoid scrutiny and remain in compliance

Clients are watching you now more than ever, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes. Find out how to implement best practices now, so you can avoid complaints during upcoming industry shifts. Continue reading

Dual agency is gaining momentum. Should you walk the tightrope?

Real estate compliance expert Summer Goralik looks at the projected prevelance of dual agency and offers a prescription for determining whether it’s the best option for agents and their clients. Continue reading

Want to avoid AI pitfalls? Think like a compliance officer

Real estate professionals would be wise to think like regulators and prioritize compliance when evaluating the potential use of AI in their business, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes. Continue reading

Focus on fundamentals: Clients, communication, compliance

According to compliance expert Summer Goralik, this is the time to take a proactive approach, ask important questions, adopt new business protocols and procedures, and engage in different types of conversations or scripts with clients. Continue reading

Don’t fall asleep at the wheel: Compliance and the ‘designated broker’ role

When you wear the hat of the designated broker, the stakes are very high. Learn how to stay on the right side of best practices from real estate compliance consultant Summer Goralik. Continue reading

5 ways to stay on the right side of the law

Compliance might not be a sexy topic, but making sure that you’re following the rules (and keeping the receipts) could save you huge amounts of time and money in the event of any disputes. Here are five best-practice tips to get you thinking like a reg… Continue reading