9 post-Sitzer questions we still don’t have answers to

Change always brings chaos and disruption, broker Cara Ameer writes. While many of these issues have been lurking in the background before we knew what Sitzer | Burnett was, they illustrate the work that remains to be done. Continue reading

It’s the little things, not the big things, that upend transactions

Troy Palmquist of eXp talks with bi-coastal broker and Inman contributor Cara Ameer about the lessons she’s learned and what she’d share with agents now. Continue reading

The biggest story of the year (according to you): The Download

The biggest story of the year was our liveblog coverage of the Sitzer | Burnett commission trial. Get caught up with a special end-of-year edition of The Download. Continue reading

Stop! Before you send that buyer listings, ask these 47 questions

If you don’t ask your buyers the right questions, writes broker associate Cara Ameer, before you travel too far down the road with them, you could end up wasting their time and yours. Continue reading

9 ways to get a buyer to sign a buyer agreement

Don’t be a shrinking violet when it comes to your compensation. Broker Cara Ameer teaches you how to ask for what you’re worth and have that tough buyer commission talk. Continue reading

18 ways to show buyers you’re worth every commission dollar

Broker Cara Ameer writes that, from a leaky icemaker to a stellar professional reputation, the work of a buyer agent can make or break a home purchase. Continue reading

11 realities that make today’s market spookier than ever

From clients who ghost you to security concerns and more, the ever-changing real estate industry can be a pretty scary place. Broker Cara Ameer lays out some of the things you need to watch out for now. Continue reading

58 questions agents should be asking about commission lawsuits

Broker Cara Ameer helps you think through the implications of the current bombshell commission lawsuits and what they may mean for your business. Continue reading

What you don’t know about insurance can hurt your clients

Insurance as a hot-button issue is likely not going away anytime soon. Unfortunately, as long as Mother Nature is in control, agents, buyers and sellers need to be more proactive than ever, broker Cara Ameer writes. Continue reading

Florida agents fear unintended consequences of real estate ban

Senate Bill 264 goes into effect in July. It might not have a big impact on the buying power of foreign citizens, but the ripple effects of the law’s suggestively biased tone may set a precedent. Continue reading