Pocket listings reshape access as agent commissions remain largely unchanged: Watchdog

A new report suggests that the industry’s push toward pocket listings is emerging as a pressure point for first-time buyers. Continue reading

Here’s what your 1st meeting with a buyer should look like

Your first meeting with a buyer is not a hurdle to get over, coach Darryl Davis writes. It is the foundation of everything that comes next. Continue reading

The real estate ‘easy button’ doesn’t exist

Success in real estate doesn’t come from luck or an easy button, Lori Muller writes. It comes by doing the work that others avoid. Continue reading

Busy but broke: Where new agents waste their time

Ashlee Jankovich writes that new real estate agents must learn to protect their time and focus on the activities that matter most to keep their business on track. Continue reading

Watchdog: Beef up referral fee disclosure or prepare for lawsuits

A report released on Tuesday by the Consumer Policy Center suggested lawsuits will follow if brokerages, real estate portals and regulators don’t step in and add transparency first. Continue reading

Zillow moves to quash Flex class-action lawsuit

In the motion to dismiss, Zillow claimed the plaintiffs failed to provide proof of consumer deception, inflated commission costs or that Flex agents forced buyers to get Zillow Home Loans. Continue reading

The Robert Duvall School of Real Estate: Why the best agents never stop studying the role

Robert Duvall didn’t need to announce his talent. It was evident in every subtle choice he made. Coach Darryl Davis shows you how to put Duvall’s style to work in your business. Continue reading

The Robert Duvall School of Real Estate: Why the best agents never stop studying the role

Robert Duvall didn’t need to announce his talent. It was evident in every subtle choice he made. Coach Darryl Davis shows you how to put Duvall’s style to work in your business. Continue reading

Acquired brands are warming to Compass tech — but divided on Private Exclusives: Intel survey

A new Inman Intel survey goes inside the Compass-Anywhere merger — including insights from 155 real estate agents and 39 brokerage leaders from within the newly combined organization. Continue reading