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

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

Possibility, probability and paradox after NAR’s settlement: DelPrete

Getting distracted by remote possibilities in the face of uncertainty keeps you from focusing on the facts, writes Mike DelPrete. Continue reading

Recruiting War ’24: Agents field new offers constantly, Intel finds

A slower market and a crowded brokerage landscape have shifted efforts from quantity to quality, new reporting and Intel survey results reveal. For agents, it’s now an unavoidable aspect of the job. Continue reading

From rooftop parties to hiding inside, how agents do the eclipse

States located along the eclipse’s path of totality are preparing for massive crowds. Here’s how agents from Dallas to Buffalo are embracing — or eschewing — the fun. Continue reading

Forget the NAR settlement. New development transactions still pay

As brokerages pivot to specialized training meant to empower buyer agents, new-home sales still provide plenty of opportunities for intrepid Realtors, development specialist Hana Cha writes. Continue reading

4 things to troubleshoot when your business isn’t growing

Adopt a growth mindset and embrace setbacks as a stepping stone toward progress, Side’s Manny Solis writes. Doing this can cultivate resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity. Continue reading

The NAR settlement would bring ‘significant benefits’ to buyers: CFA

That includes benefits for first-time homebuyers, who might be better served by inexperienced agents. However, some benefits require changes from mortgage lenders, consumer watchdog says. Continue reading