Quiana Watson almost got burned by the tea — but knows better now

The luxury broker has come a long way from her start in a small town in North Carolina. From property manager to agent to broker-owner and reality TV star, the journey has blessed her with knowledge. Continue reading

Tom Ferry: ‘The NAR settlement is a once in a lifetime opportunity!’

Jimmy Burgess and Tom Ferry talk industry changes and offer a selection of scripts that are really working right now. Continue reading

REBNY leads 1,500 NYC agents at rally in opposition to broker fee bill

REBNY members on Wednesday demonstrated against the FARE Act, a bill that would require rental property owners to cover the cost of broker fees, rather than pass them off on tenants. Continue reading

What’s your plan (if you have one) for communicating compensation?

With widely divergent views around the posting of cooperative compensation, what’s your plan for talking about commissions? Continue reading

Oren Alexander steps down from Official in wake of rape allegations

The luxury firm co-founder announced his resignation via Instagram days after news broke that he and his brother, Alon Alexander, had been named as perpetrators in two lawsuits alleging rape. Continue reading

This new website is geared toward building wealth for women

“Real Estate Wealth for Women” offers an abundance of resources and interviews with experts to help women make smarter financial decisions, especially when it comes to real estate. The brainchild of Bernice Ross, it’s available in both public-facing fr… Continue reading

VA officially unveils rules to allow vets to pay broker commissions

The temporary rules were first announced in May ahead of Memorial Day and came in response to calls from Realtors who feared veterans would become less competitive in the new landscape. Continue reading

5 coaches on how to show your value to get the commission

There are several ways in which agents can prove just how much they’re worth — and why anyone would want to sign a buyer-broker agreement and pay their commission. Continue reading

Who trains the trainer? 5 signs your coach isn’t above board

There’s a lot of new information out there — and a lot of bad info, too. Christy Murdock offers 5 red flags to watch out for when choosing a coach or trainer. Continue reading