NAR membership rebounds ahead of Aug. 17 settlement deadline

More agents are joining the National Association of Realtors ahead of the approaching Aug. 17 deadline for Realtors and MLSs to implement policy changes. Continue reading

Why you probably shouldn’t open a real estate brokerage

The wisest thing you can do is learn from the mistakes of others, especially when it comes to long-term career decisions that are hard to reverse, Mainframe founder and CEO Sean Frank writes. Continue reading

Can you survive the squeeze from 2% commissions? The Download

The Consumer Federation of America raised eyebrows and hackles with its advice to pay only the equivalent of a 2 percent commission for both real estate purchases and sales. Continue reading

What the presidential candidates plan to do about affordable housing

Housing affects every aspect of American life, Rachael Hite writes. This election, discover how each presidential candidate plans to reshape housing. Continue reading

It’s still a listings game! 5 effective ways to generate listings now

Post-NAR settlement, it’s never been more critical to generate listings, Jimmy Burgess says. That’s why he sat down with Curaytor’s Jimmy Mackin to highlight these winning strategies. Continue reading

The top 7 amenities luxury homebuyers want in 2024

Luxury homebuyers are willing to pay top dollar for the amenities they want, but they’re very selective, Realtor Jonathan Pressman writes. Here are the most sought-after amenities this year. Continue reading

How to leverage your first virtual assistant in real estate

Hiring a virtual assistant is about giving yourself leverage so that you have time to focus on income-generating activities and building relationships, coach Verl Workman writes. Continue reading

Should you talk politics? Only if you can keep it professional

Choose not to be offended. Have conflict resolution strategies in place. Stay calm, acknowledge the difference in opinions, and move on to other topics, Keller Williams’ Julia Lashay Israel writes. Continue reading