DelPrete: Legacy brokerages make strides, but upstarts have the edge

Shifts in the housing market are exposing underlying changes and the strengths and weaknesses of existing business models, including upstarts like The Real Brokerage, Mike DelPrete writes. Continue reading

NAR’s no-good, very bad week (and what’s next): The Download

This has been an action-packed week in real estate. As always, The Download is here to help you catch up on the latest NAR developments. Continue reading

5 AI tools agents swear by in today’s market

The future is here, writes Jimmy Burgess, and AI is the vehicle. Take advantage of the opportunities it provides for smart growth in every area of your real estate business. Continue reading

NAR’s muddled messaging still can’t keep up with the facts

As the industry reels from The New York Times investigation into sexual harassment at the National Association of Realtors, Bernice Ross pored over the ever-changing response to the scandal. Continue reading

How to leap forward after a stumble

Your next error could be the launchpad for building a new level of trust with your colleagues and clients, writes bestselling author Jay Papasan. The secret lies in your response. Continue reading

DelPrete: Why real estate tech platforms can’t quit the agent

The last mile of lead generation, where an agent connects with a client, is what tech can’t recreate on its own, Mike DelPrete argues. Continue reading

5 massive NYT takeaways NAR can’t escape

Debra Kamin’s New York Times exposé details a culture of harassment, intimidation and denial at the National Association of Realtors. Christy Murdock digs into five key takeaways. Continue reading

Stop chasing! 5 ways to attract the agents you need now

Whether you’re a team leader or broker, the way you connect with others in your area matters. DOORA broker Troy Palmquist offers five steps to attracting your market’s best agents Continue reading

Keller Williams’ profit sharing move shouldn’t come as a surprise

People are pointing fingers and raising hell over KW’s recent profit share announcement, writes broker Troy Palmquist. But why is everyone so surprised? Continue reading

Will profit share cuts drive agents back to Keller Williams’ arms?

This week in The Download: Keller Williams President Marc King warned that agents who’ve left the company will see their profit-sharing slashed unless they boomerang within six months. Continue reading