‘NAR swat team’ strikes Arizona home in wild new marketing video

The Instagram video shows agents with “NAR” along the back of swat team jackets bursting into a home before tackling, tasing and hogtying a Realtor who failed to remove an offer from the MLS. Continue reading

Proposed sale of REcolorado MLS a response to commission litigation

Denver Metro Association of Realtors and South Metro Denver Realtors Association say sale to private equity firm would offer protection during a time of intense litigation in the real estate industry. Continue reading

Leverage your time by using a qualified bookkeeper

Think about the time and effort you spend doing your own bookkeeping, Maeda Palius and Amy Chorew write, then contrast that with profit potential of using that time for income-generating activities. Continue reading

Mauricio Umansky on how to engage your online network 

Engaging with your network is not a one-and-done proposition, Mauricio Umansky writes. It’s about consistent effort and effective communication. Continue reading

12 ways to build strong lender partnerships for happier clients

Clever CEO Luke Babich writes that partnering with well-qualified lenders helps you help your clients, build your brand and add value to every real estate transaction. Continue reading

Watchdog group takes aim at California buyer rep agreements

New report shines light on buyer representation agreements as brokerages and Realtor organizations move to update forms and comply with legal settlements this summer. Continue reading

Mother-son duo decamps from CB to Side-powered boutique

California-based Peg King and Jeremy King, who did $45 million in volume last year, are joining LivXplore Real Estate & Lifestyle. Continue reading

Coldwell Banker tops off wine country recruiting with new team

The Sonoma County-based Prosper Team brings five agents to Coldwell Banker — and joins the brand just days after another high-performing industry pro made a similar move. Continue reading

An ABR instructor’s guide to buyer agreements and commissions

Not sure what to say to buyers and sellers about the way compensation works today? Bernice Ross offers insights from Accredited Buyer Representative instructor Rhonda Hamilton. Continue reading