The island life: Key considerations when buying land on a private island

If you represent a coastal real estate market like Gina Stockwell, you may also have buyers inquire about buying land on a private island. Here are some of the main considerations for agents and clients to keep in mind. Continue reading

Got a buyer on the line? Here are 4 steps for handling objections today

According to mega-team leader Carl Medford, in today’s market, those who learn to effectively handle objections will be the ones who end up at the closing table with their clients. Continue reading

Compass nabs top-performing Coldwell Banker agent

Tacoma’s Margo Hass Klein joined Compass this week, according to the company. She’s the latest in a string of Coldwell Banker agents who decamped for Compass this year. Continue reading

Humaniz recognizes the challenges of hiring: Tech Review

Humaniz is hiring software for the real estate industry, addressing a critical business need that has very little standardization and impressive fragmentation. Continue reading

Planet Home Lending acquires $10B in mortgage servicing rights

The bulk acquisition of servicing rights to 45,000 Ginnie Mae loans brings Planet’s servicing portfolio to $94 billion, with more purchases eyed for 2023. Continue reading

Gary Gold’s advice: ‘Create a machine to get more business’

The luxury real estate giant with Coldwell Banker recently launched his first-ever live, online mentorship program and is sharing his tricks of the trade with other agents for how to “Compete and Beat the Best.” Continue reading

Should RPAC support candidates who violate the code of ethics?

In today’s political climate, Rachael Hite writes, Realtors need to ask questions about why candidates are selected for funding, as many of them have a personal agenda that does not reflect the values of NAR. Continue reading

This LGBTQ+ advocate has a message for you this Pride Month

Erin Morrison, LGBTQ Alliance 2023 president, shares the growing fears among the LGBTQ+ community, where RPACs and the code of ethics come in, and how to be an ally this Pride Month. It’s time to become the vocal majority. Continue reading