10 answers to the questions confused buyers are asking now

Realtors and buyers are both confused right now, writes mega-team leader Carl Medford. To help buyers sort out the mess, here are our top 10 answers for buyer questions. Continue reading

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

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

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

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

Will listing agents have the upper hand post-NAR settlement? Pulse

Share your back-in-the-saddle, boots-on-the-ground perspectives now that NAR’s settlement has received preliminary approval. Continue reading

5 tips for navigating times of frustration and uncertainty

Whether it’s commission lawsuit settlements or life in general that’s causing your stress, broker-owner Pam Blair offers insight to help you come out stronger on the other side. Continue reading

Shape real estate’s future: Take the Inman Intel Index survey for April

The Inman Intel Index goes beyond sentiment and trends by tapping into the real estate industry’s most engaged community. Add your voice to real estate’s most ambitious monthly survey today. 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

Still standing: Realtor resilience for challenging times

Need a pep talk? Coach Darryl Davis offers a little wisdom to help you remember your value and navigate the difficult waters of client service. Continue reading