The good, bad and ugly: Rating the media’s commission coverage

After the National Association of Realtors announced its proposed commission settlement in March, mainstream media covered the historic news with mixed results, an Inman analysis shows. Continue reading

Don’t let your feelings or bank account dictate your value

If you’re having trouble conveying your value to clients, it may be because you don’t believe in it yourself. Coach Darryl Davis provides the pep talk you need to take center stage as a client coach and advocate. Continue reading

Stop justifying your fee. Start showing the cost of not using you

The factors that won your first listing are the same ones that will be intergal in winning over buyers, writes TowerHill Realty CEO Patrick Kilner.
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Is NAR a net-positive? It depends if you ask an agent or a broker: Intel

These increasingly uncertain attitudes among agents in March were a departure from brokers, who were more likely to tell Intel that they still view the National Association of Realtors positively. Continue reading

Underperforming agents are getting a real estate reality check

As the commission landscape changes, Side’s Hilary Saunders writes, it’s time for agents, teams and brokerages to look at the ways this will improve the industry’s reputation. Continue reading

How multifamily can appeal to the baby boomer rental market

Many baby boomers are interested in rental markets close to home, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes, especially when they offer features that enhance their lifestyles and options. Continue reading

As settlements move forward, get back in the saddle: The Download

With preliminary approval of NAR’s deal and a new settlement proposal from HomeServices of America, can we finally all get back to business? Continue reading

10 things to think about when thanking your referral partners

Want to work smarter, not harder? Nurture your referral pipeline with these tips from coach Darryl Davis for a steady flow of new leads. Continue reading

In the wake of Matterport’s sale, digital twin options are plentiful

Matterport’s sale to CoStar will ignite interest in the value of digital twins and tour marketing, and the options for creating them are many. Continue reading