Author Archives: Cara Ameer

It’s time to reimagine off-market listings: Cara Ameer

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A middle ground that provides choices for sellers and options for agents might be just what the industry needs to create movement in the market, broker Cara Ameer writes. Continue reading →

Will HUD Secretary Scott Turner be good for housing?

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Broker and former U.S. Senate legislative correspondent Cara Ameer offers issue-by-issue analysis of the confirmation hearing for Scott Turner, newly confirmed as HUD Secretary. Continue reading →

Eliminating ‘Days on Market’ will hurt clients — and your commission

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With some calling for the removal of “Days on Market” data on listings, broker Cara Ameer warns that consumers need context, insight and advice — and concealing the information is a disservice. Continue reading →

Another NAR bombshell reflects financial waste, hypocrisy

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According to Cara Ameer, the National Association of Realtors owes its members an apology along with the option to opt out of membership. Continue reading →

The NAR commission settlement is final, yet we’re still waiting

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Bi-coastal broker Cara Ameer takes a look at the post-settlement landscape and wonders whether all the upheaval really helped anyone at all and why the “solution” is so complicated. Continue reading →

7 elements for crafting airtight contracts in a post-Sitzer world

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As real estate continues to evolve in a post-Sitzer | Burnett era, contract documents are likely to be refined and modified to reflect current trends, broker Cara Ameer writes. Continue reading →

25 contract terms every new agent should master before 2025

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Cara Ameer and Nicole Solari share the 25 terms that are crucial for new agents to explain to buyers and sellers without the benefit of crib notes. Continue reading →

Real estate myths BUSTED in 2024

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Cara Ameer writes that it’s more important than ever to tout the truth and legitimacy of what is involved with what real estate agents really do and what they are worth.  Continue reading →

A year after the Sitzer verdict, here are my top 5 takeaways

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As she reflects on the historic decision and the current state of the industry, broker Cara Ameer offers thoughts on how far we’ve come and where we still need to go. Continue reading →