NAR wrote a big fat check to the settlement fund: The Download

The National Association of Realtors made the first big payment toward its $418 million settlement. Where exactly are the funds coming from? Continue reading

Anywhere grows annual revenue to $5.7B to close out 2024

The real estate franchisor improved losses, revenue and combined closed transaction volume during the fourth quarter of 2024 to put a cap on the year. Luxury continued to outperform the general market. Continue reading

5 reasons homebuyers need their own agent now more than ever

It’s tough out there for buyers, and their agents, trainer Bernice Ross writes. Find out how to assist buyers throughout their purchase process and beyond to set them up for success. Continue reading

Don’t let your feelings or bank account dictate your value

If you’re having trouble conveying your value to clients, it may be because you don’t believe in it yourself. Coach Darryl Davis provides the pep talk you need to take center stage as a client coach and advocate. Continue reading

3 steps to earn your share of commissions in any market

Much of your income potential is totally controlled by the activities you choose to do every day, broker Joseph Santini writes, along with your willingness to adjust to the market. Continue reading

7 perks of seller-paid commission to share with homeowners

Transparency and communication are more important than ever before. Darryl Davis offers essential talking points for your next commission conversation with sellers. Continue reading

Why NAR is on the right side of the agent commission debate

Anthony Lamacchia generally agrees with Homie CEO Johnny Hanna’s take that change is good for the industry. However, he doesn’t see the agent commission “reckoning” as better for consumers as many are painting it. Here’s why. Continue reading

Are real estate commissions going down? Not so much

If home prices are at an all-time high, how can we say that commissions are going down? Here’s what agents might not be noticing when it comes to their commission. Continue reading

Rethinking your life? 5 questions to ask before switching brokerages

It seems like every day a top team or agent is making headlines by jumping to a new brokerage. Before uprooting your business, it’s important to thoroughly explore what you’re looking for by asking yourself a few tough questions. Continue reading

KW advises charging 0% to clients who sell to Offerpad

Keller Williams Realty is advising its agents to charge nothing to clients who sell to the iBuyer Offerpad and instead to only accept payment from Offerpad in the form of a 1 percent commission. Continue reading