Start your engines for NAR’s new rules of the road: The Download

This week we got our first glimpse into some of the practical, procedural changes that we’ll see in the aftermath of NAR’s commission lawsuit settlement. Continue reading

How to own your value in a post-NAR settlement world

As we move forward together, eXp’s Kendall Bonner writes, demonstrating a higher level of knowledge and expertise is essential for conveying your worth to potential clients. Continue reading

Bad at math? Let David Childers illuminate the latest data

Keeping Current Matters CEO David Childers and Jimmy Burgess discuss why a relevant market opinion based on facts, not fears, is key for educating consumers and navigating industry changes. Continue reading

How buyer agents can level up amid commission uncertainty

Buyer’s agents have a critical responsibility to be the best they can be, new Inman contributor Filippo Incorvaia writes, as they navigate industry changes and the necessity of advocating for themselves early in the homebuying process. Continue reading

6 steps that transform neglected clients into lifelong partners

Staying in touch with past clients and “orphans” long after closing could be the key to a lifetime of repeat and referral opportunities. Coach Darryl Davis offers a strategy to help you reconnect. Continue reading

12 factors that convince a buyer to pay a full-service commission

Expressing your value to clients begins with knowing yourself, writes mega-team leader Carl Medford. You cannot articulate what you have never taken the time to determine on your own.  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

Sign a buyer brokerage agreement to see a property? No way!

Buyers and sellers are confused about the new rules of the road. Trainer Bernice Ross and Jeff Lobb discuss how agents can change up the conversation and add clarity and confidence. Continue reading

Agents maneuver a labyrinthine legal landscape: The Download

There’s been a heapin’ helpin’ of new developments in the commission lawsuits. Here’s how to pivot and  be ready for whatever comes next. Continue reading

‘The sky is not falling’: Fighting fear and frustration post-settlement

Brokerage owner Nick Schlekeway looks at the consumer, governmental and industry forces that have led to the current post-settlement landscape and the opportunities they present for those willing to move forward. Continue reading