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

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

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

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

How NAR’s settlement threatens Black Realtors and homebuyers

This is a moment in history when NAREB and our national leaders must stand up for justice and equality, writes Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose, president of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers. Continue reading

WATCH: How agent compensation works in a post-lawsuit world

James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson discuss the shifting landscape of agent compensation following the proposed NAR settlement with Ed Zorn, vice president and general counsel for California Regional MLS. Continue reading

NAR’s settlement paints a murky commission picture for consumers

CEO Sean Frank writes that an unintended consequence of MLS changes following on the heels of the NAR settlement is that the dynamics of real estate transactions become less transparent to the very individuals they are meant to serve: buyers and sellers. Continue reading

5 things every broker should be doing after NAR’s settlement

Brokers need to lead by example, new Inman contributor Valeria Grunbaum writes. Walk the talk, and don’t buy into the fear and uncertainty of these post-settlement times. Continue reading