We need a fully transparent system that favors the consumer, not the broker, team leader Carl Medford writes, so that buyers and sellers can feel confident when transacting real estate. Continue reading
Disagreements are inevitable in business. Team leader Carl Medford has sussed through much research to bring you seven ways conflict can be a good thing and nine tips for keeping it healthy. Continue reading
Communication doesn’t have to be fancy, team lead Carl Medford writes, but it does need to be proactive. Find out how to reach out more often. Continue reading
Team leader Carl Medford looks at the Clear Cooperation debate through the lens of a simple question: “What’s best for the consumer?” Continue reading
From underqualified agents to mindless recruiting practices, team leader Carl Medford outlines the things that need to change in order to elevate the industry. Continue reading
Third places, where people gather for face-to-face social interaction, offer an opportunity for real estate agents in our increasingly fragmented and isolated society, team leader Carl Medford writes. Continue reading
What are the root causes of the ongoing listing lock-in effect? Team leader Carl Medford looks at seller attitudes and how to tap into the percentage of homeowners who are willing to move. Continue reading
Forget gadgets and swag. According to team leader Carl Medford, what Realtors really want right now are well-behaved children at open houses, punctual contractors and, well, an end to 2024. Continue reading
This year, Realtor devotion to fiduciary duty has been openly questioned, team leader Carl Medford writes. Is this the time to adopt a policy that appears to undermine consumer interests? Continue reading
The National Association of Realtors’ commission settlement has been finalized, Carl Medford writes, so it’s more important than ever to listen carefully to homesellers’ concerns and questions. Continue reading