Troubling times bring tough questions. Be the answer

There’s very little we can control in life — or in business. Team leader Carl Medford writes that ultimately, it’s the choices you make and the way you respond that will determine your future. Continue reading

How do team members get paid? A compensation breakdown

Understanding the various team compensation models is crucial for anyone involved in, or considering joining, a real estate team, coach Verl Workman writes. Continue reading

Meet the stubborn homeseller dead set on making his FSBO work

Robert Kramer listed his home for sale without using an agent three years ago. The price is $200,000 above some estimates. He raises it $3,600 every month and is still waiting for the right buyer. Continue reading

Agent offers free listings to leaving liberals — and AR-15s to the others

Idaho broker and Trump supporter Mark Fitzgerald is offering to sell “liberal” homeowners’ homes for free ahead of the election. Is he breaking Fair Housing rules? Continue reading

Harris touts a $25K down payment grant. Will homebuyers care?

The question we should be asking about Kamala Harris’ down payment grant proposal, Dr. Lee Davenport writes, is, “Will anyone jump through hurdles to take part in the program?” Continue reading

Treat yourself to leads using these Halloween Instagram tricks

From hashtags to hauntingly good event marketing, trainer Bernice Ross shares ways to capture Halloween hijinks in your market and share them on Instagram to give your business a boost. Continue reading

Listing lessons: Managing unrealistic seller expectations

Building lasting relationships and providing exceptional guidance, coach Darryl Davis writes, means communicating with transparency and empathy. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman CEO Howard Lorber announces retirement

Lorber had served as chairman since 2003 but in the months leading up to his retirement faced scrutiny following a pattern of financial losses and the Alexander brothers scandal. Continue reading

Maine team jumps to eXp Realty, citing commission suits as a reason

Steven Brackett and his 36-agent team have moved to the virtual brokerage. Brackett cited tools and training, as well as the commission lawsuits, as reasons that convinced him to make the move. Continue reading