At the heart of the ongoing DOJ-NAR saga is who gets paid and how in a transaction — and how the consumer is educated about it. Broker-owner Gavin Payne says agents should “attack the gorilla in the room on every appointment.” Here are some key talking… Continue reading
Most of us have been asked to reduce our commission for one reason or another. Understanding what’s really at stake and what you want the end game to be will help guide you in making the right call when it comes to your commission. Continue reading
A homeowner who’s shopping based purely on price isn’t convinced that real estate agents are worth the money, which is why it’s so important that we show them why they are. Here’s the best way to approach the conversation. Continue reading
The discount paper brokerage says it reached profitability in the third quarter and is on track to sell more than 6,000 homes this year. Continue reading
After everything we’ve experienced over the past couple of years, it’s understandable if you’re shying away from making any definitive predictions about what’s next. However, if you can’t help but wonder about the future, we invite you to share your 20… Continue reading
Here, Inman columnist Bernice Ross looks back at 2021, rounding up the best tips, strategies and scripts that you’ll need to generate more leads, ramp up your business and hit the ground running in the new year. Continue reading
Frank Martell has been with CoreLogic since 2011. As a member of Compass’ board, he’ll be tasked with helping guide the company forward. Continue reading
Team cohesion, as much as it mattered before, matters more now. Team members want to be engaged and in the loop. It falls upon management to ensure that happens. Here’s how to foster better connections and keep everyone on the same page. Continue reading
Just by getting on the phone, you can generate new leads and build your own listing inventory. The business is that simple. The people who have the most conversations and go on the most appointments sell the most houses. Here are a few tips for making … Continue reading
Old clients, old friends, old leads — you truly never know what or who will come back to ask for your professional services. So, take the time to try things, initiate conversations and regenerate relationships. Here’s how. Continue reading