Flexibility serves clients better than rigid, one-size-fits-all mandates: ARA co-founder

American Real Estate Association co-founder Jason Haber writes that the trade group articulated a vision for how listings should work, which is now becoming industry practice. Continue reading

Clear collaboration in action: What the Compass-Redfin deal gets right

The Compass-Redfin deal, ARA co-founder Jason Haber writes, represents movement toward a more flexible, consumer-centric model where data serves sellers and buyers rather than institutions.  Continue reading

Why every real estate agent ought to care about urban design

Understanding the principles of urban design can help you help your clients find more than a home; they’ll find the setting for a new lifestyle, Jason Haber writes. Continue reading

The scariest listing ever: A tale of two agents

We reached out to ask real estate agents around the country about their scariest listings ever. Here’s the story of two New York City agents who took a risk showing a townhouse at night despite the owner’s warning. Continue reading