Commission Crunch: 5 tips to avoid scrutiny and remain in compliance

Clients are watching you now more than ever, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes. Find out how to implement best practices now, so you can avoid complaints during upcoming industry shifts. Continue reading

Judge denies stay order after plaintiffs argue against NAR deal

Attorneys for the plaintiffs in a case now known as Moratis stress that NAR’s proposed settlement won’t stop “a key element of the antitrust conspiracy” and might take years to go into effect. Continue reading

Who trains the trainer? 5 signs your coach isn’t above board

There’s a lot of new information out there — and a lot of bad info, too. Christy Murdock offers 5 red flags to watch out for when choosing a coach or trainer. Continue reading

5 key reasons buyer agents should consider teaming up by Aug. 17

While teams are not for everyone, team leader Carl Medford believes teams and their agents stand a good chance of coming out ahead as market changes are enacted on Aug. 17, 2024.  Continue reading

How commission changes could lead to transactional transparency

This journey is not without its challenges, broker Bob Mathew writes, but the rewards — enhanced transparency, consumer trust and a more competitive marketplace — are worth the effort. Continue reading

10 answers to the questions confused sellers are asking now

The changing real estate landscape and media misinformation are creating confusion for homesellers. Mega-team leader Carl Medford lays out the facts so that you can educate your clients. Continue reading

What if NAR went away? Examining the catastrophic potential

Although it may seem righteous to dismantle the institution that NAR has built, brokerage founder Sean Frank writes, the collapse of NAR would equate to the collapse of the modern real estate market as we know it. Continue reading

10 answers to the questions confused buyers are asking now

Realtors and buyers are both confused right now, writes mega-team leader Carl Medford. To help buyers sort out the mess, here are our top 10 answers for buyer questions. Continue reading

10 answers to the questions confused buyers are asking now

Realtors and buyers are both confused right now, writes mega-team leader Carl Medford. To help buyers sort out the mess, here are our top 10 answers for buyer questions. Continue reading

Plan if you must, but prepare for the unexpected

Real estate professionals have survived upheaval and change in the past, and we’ll do so again, broker-owner Teresa Boardman writes, even if we don’t yet know quite how. Continue reading