Tag Archives: commission

The compliance violations that risk drawing an ‘enforcement trifecta’

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on The compliance violations that risk drawing an ‘enforcement trifecta’

Secret profits, deceitful acts or undisclosed compensation by Realtors could lead to action from multiple enforcement bodies, including NAR, MLSs and state regulators, Summer Goralik writes. Continue reading →

Will agents actually call you back?

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Will agents actually call you back?

What happens if the listing agent won’t return your phone calls? Compliance expert Summer Goralik has the answers you need. Don’t let another agent’s unresponsiveness stand in your way. Continue reading →

Commission chaos headed for Canada as watchdog probes rules

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Commission chaos headed for Canada as watchdog probes rules

The inquiry is reminiscent of investigations and lawsuits that have engulfed the industry’s biggest players in the U.S. in recent years, and it includes a review of multiple policies that are similar to those under scrutiny in the U.S. Continue reading →

Why are some agents still flirting with cooperative compensation?

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Why are some agents still flirting with cooperative compensation?

Compliance expert Summer Goralik tackles why the commission-splitting debate remains unresolved and whether listing agreements should still include buyer agent compensation fields. Continue reading →

Here’s how top real estate pros are thriving post-compensation shift

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Here’s how top real estate pros are thriving post-compensation shift

Marketing strategist Molly McKinley shares how brokers, team leaders and agents all over are adapting and adjusting to the post-commission settlement changes. Continue reading →

Industry heavy-hitters launch app that documents agents’ workflow

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Industry heavy-hitters launch app that documents agents’ workflow

Rayse, which the company has positioned as a way of “pushing back against the settlements,” is backed by Realtor associations, MLSs, brokerages and leaders, including co-CEO James Dwiggins. Continue reading →

Tongo’s agent-focused finance app ready for market

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on Tongo’s agent-focused finance app ready for market

A new solution to help brokers administer financial benefits to agents is now available from Tongo, a company that “builds financial products that cater to the needs of the commission economy.” Continue reading →

How can I really be sure sellers will pay the buyer’s agent (me)?

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on How can I really be sure sellers will pay the buyer’s agent (me)?

The new commission rules are confusing. Compliance expert Summer Goralik unpacks whether it’s possible to confirm if a seller is willing to compensate buyer’s agents. Continue reading →

How to limit the cost of the nibble (and win the negotiation)

By | | Uncategorized
Comments Off on How to limit the cost of the nibble (and win the negotiation)

Whether it’s buyers trying to nickel and dime your sellers or sellers asking for a piece of your commission, trainer Bernice Ross writes, the key is to put your foot down and say no. Continue reading →