Fears of a widespread commission shift are unfounded. Here’s why

Most homebuyers will continue to use an agent and most homesellers will continue to cover buyer agent commissions, writes broker-owner Eric Bramlett of Austin-based Bramlett Residential. Continue reading

12 key steps for creating confident and effective buyer consultations

With buyer-broker agreements now standard operating procedure, team leader Carl Medford writes, a mandatory buyer consultation should be standard practice for any buyer’s agent. Continue reading

Compass agent Matt Holm thrives along backbone of the US economy

Holm, who leads the Holm Team in Austin, has leaned into the city’s burgeoning tech industry, and he’ll share his insights on Silicon Valley’s emergence in Texas at Inman Connect Austin next month. Continue reading

Mindfulness is the new secret weapon for real estate pros

Real estate professionals who embrace mindfulness now, Aaron Hendon writes, can gain an edge over their competition by staying calm under pressure, making better decisions and connecting more deeply with clients. Continue reading

5 steps to crafting a winning buyer presentation

Better communication and better expectation-setting: that’s what a well-developed buyer presentation can create for you and your clients, broker Joseph Santini writes. Continue reading

NAR rival AREA launches petition to end Clear Cooperation Policy

The American Real Estate Association’s call to end NAR’s pocket rule has drawn more than 2,000 signatures since Friday, according to group co-founder Jason Haber, a Compass agent. Continue reading

Agently hired by JPAR to support brokerage growth

Agently’s solution is business-growth minded, offering an array of features meant to support sales tactics, expertise development and long-term production layered over its brokerage partners’ established workflows. Continue reading

Side debuts profit-sharing program, lays off staff members

The PartnerUp Revenue Share program will give agents a cut of Side’s profit if they refer and mentor other agents. The program was one of several announcements the company made Monday. Continue reading

Real estate vets launch Realty of America virtual brokerage

Led by CEO Eddie Garcia, the national firm born out of Realty of Chicago already has over 2,000 agents who represent more than $5 billion in sales volume. Its founders also have big plans for expansion and, eventually, an IPO. Continue reading

Court denies Move’s preliminary injunction in suit against CoStar

California District Judge George H. Wu declined Move’s preliminary injunction request against CoStar on Monday, stating the portal failed to prove the risk of “imminent, irreparable harm.” Continue reading