Listing feedback doesn’t matter. Stop worrying about it

It doesn’t matter how easy it is to provide feedback through technology now — some buyer’s agents are just not going to do it. There isn’t any point in making a big deal out of it. Here’s why. Continue reading

Agent/broker perspective: How can broker’s resolve frustrations over uneven commission splits?

Each month Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic. This time: A buyer’s agent is upset about listing agents demanding a larger piece of the sales commission. How should her broker react? Continue reading

Antitrust lawsuits will doom consumers: Transparency is key

Requiring buyers to pay for their agent’s commission would force consumers onto the horns of dilemma. There’s a better way. Continue reading

Avoid these 5 mistakes when building your real estate team

Once you develop a solid foundation as a solo agent and make your first couple essential hires, your business is going to start growing exponentially. After that growth takes off, keep it going by avoiding these common mistakes.  Continue reading

Avoid these 5 mistakes when building your real estate team

Once you develop a solid foundation as a solo agent and make your first couple essential hires, your business is going to start growing exponentially. After that growth takes off, keep it going by avoiding these common mistakes.  Continue reading

Are buyer’s agents becoming obsolete? This agent says yes

Kerry Grinkmeyer, a retired financial adviser who now works as a luxury listing agent, points to three signs that buyer’s agents won’t be a thing in five years. Continue reading

Newbies, here’s how to find the best home for your buyers

If you’re a new agent, be comprehensive and thorough in finding out your buyers’ preferences and build up knowledge of the inventory and neighborhood characteristics. These are just a couple of recommendations for becoming indispensable to your buyer c… Continue reading

Newbies, here’s how to find the best home for your buyers

If you’re a new agent, be comprehensive and thorough in finding out your buyers’ preferences and build up knowledge of the inventory and neighborhood characteristics. These are just a couple of recommendations for becoming indispensable to your buyer c… Continue reading

READ: Redfin CEO’s letter to buyer’s agents

Following the announcement of Redfin Direct, a new service that will enable buyers to make offers on Redfin-listed homes through the company’s website without agents, here’s CEO Glenn Kelman’s response to concerns. Continue reading