The 2023 word of the year is ‘authentic,’ but what does it mean?

Leading with authenticity is practically a cliche for real estate professionals and entrepreneurs of all stripes. EXp’s Troy Palmquist looks at what it means to be authentic and how you can put it to work in your life. Continue reading

Team co-led by former ‘Bachelor’ Jason Mesnick joins Real

Mesnick and his business partner Chris Dalto have left Compass and brought their Seattle-based luxury team, MDG Residential, to Real. Within its first year, the team closed more than $100 million in sales volume. Continue reading

6 keys for leading into the storm during a market downturn

With the latest data and leadership lessons from Simon Sinek, mega-team leader Carl Medford offers advice and words of wisdom for leading your organization through the choppiest waters. Continue reading

Here’s how to put the commission lawsuits in the rearview mirror

The most critical issue for those not currently involved in the commission lawsuit litigation, writes trainer and author Bernice Ross, is how to proceed in light of the preliminary approval of the Anywhere and RE/MAX settlement agreements. Continue reading

Georgia homesellers file yet another antitrust commission suit

The Georgia suit accuses NAR and major real estate companies of conspiring to keep commissions high. It’s also the latest in a string of new cases following the Sitzer | Burnett verdict. Continue reading

How the Sitzer | Burnett decision hurts minority homebuyers

According to Keller Williams Head of Inclusion and Belonging Julia Lashay Israel, the Sitzer | Burnett commission case is not just about changes in agent commissions; it is about the broader implications for the accessibility of homeownership, esp… Continue reading

Keller Williams and Gary Keller face new allegations in lawsuit

An amended complaint from former Keller Williams CEO John Davis now accuses the company and its co-founder of embezzlement. Continue reading

Focus on fundamentals: Clients, communication, compliance

According to compliance expert Summer Goralik, this is the time to take a proactive approach, ask important questions, adopt new business protocols and procedures, and engage in different types of conversations or scripts with clients. Continue reading

Take 5 minutes, make this change to your Google Business Profile

Marketing director Kate Hulbert shares this quick and simple update to make your social media and digital marketing more effective and targeted. Continue reading