12 key steps for creating confident and effective buyer consultations

With buyer-broker agreements now standard operating procedure, team leader Carl Medford writes, a mandatory buyer consultation should be standard practice for any buyer’s agent. Continue reading

8 tips for optimizing opportunity at your next open house

In the new normal, open houses have once again become one of the most valuable lead sources available, team leader Carl Medford writes. Here’s how to run one the right way and make the most of the opportunity it presents. Continue reading

Here’s how to talk with sellers now about buyers and commissions

The easiest way to stay on the right side of the current legal and regulatory changes is to subscribe to them in both letter and spirit, team leader Carl Medford writes. Continue reading

What homebuyers can expect now: Mandatory consults, exclusive reps

As real estate’s new reality takes shape, buyer agents are exploring new ways to streamline processes and communicate effectively with clients, The Medford Team CEO Carl Medford writes. Continue reading

Avoid client conflicts: 18 tips for properly managing expectations

Meeting and exceeding client expectations, mega team leader Carl Medford writes, means making sure you’re communicating with them and helping them understand their transaction process. Continue reading

8 key ways our team is preparing for Aug. 17

Here’s how team leader Carl Medford is being proactive and prepared as his team gears up for the changes that will follow the implementation of the National Association of Realtors’ settlement agreement. Continue reading

5 losing strategies that will ruin team relationships 

Running a team is like leading a family, team leader Carl Medford writes. It takes concerted efforts to keep relationships intact and functioning in a healthy way. Continue reading

7 things to know before the Aug. 17 settlement implementation

The clock is ticking on implementation of the NAR commission lawsuit settlement. Team leader Carl Medford outlines what buyer agents need to know to be successful under the new rules of the road. Continue reading

5 key reasons buyer agents should consider teaming up by Aug. 17

While teams are not for everyone, team leader Carl Medford believes teams and their agents stand a good chance of coming out ahead as market changes are enacted on Aug. 17, 2024.  Continue reading

Guidance or steering? Red flags of giving professional advice

Understanding the difference between steering and providing thoughtful and meaningful advice and guidance to clients is essential for navigating the future of real estate, mega team leader Carl Medford writes. Continue reading