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Zillow employee slams ‘illegal commission structure’ in lawsuit

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A Zillow Group employee has filed a class-action lawsuit, alleging ongoing labor code violations, including failure to pay overtime wages. Continue reading →

Douglas Elliman profits collapse amid slower real estate market

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Profits at Douglas Elliman fell by nearly 75 percent in 2018, thanks in part to a slower residential market, according to the latest earnings report. Continue reading →

‘That’s a hard pass’: 6 times agents should say no

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Do you have an overpriced listing where the seller refuses to face reality? Do you have too many commitments and not enough time? Strengthening your “no” muscle can help you avoid trouble as well as enhance your image as a trustworthy individual. Continue reading →

Up against a reduced-fee commission model? Here’s how to win

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How do you compete against what seems to consumers like a better deal? Become the premium agent who provides better tools, top-notch negotiation skills and concierge-level service. Here’s how to do that. Continue reading →

The Agency CEO dismisses Purplebricks agents as ‘plumbers’

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Mauricio Umansky, the outspoken chief executive of The Agency in Beverly Hills, taunted the US CEO of Purplebricks during an Inman Connect panel Tuesday. Continue reading →

3 ways to make giving back part of your business

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From large corporations to individual agents, giving back is becoming more mainstream. If you’ve made the decision to make charitable work part of your business, it’s time to think through execution. Here are a few ideas we’ve seen work well in the ind… Continue reading →

Need to make more cash in real estate? Try these tips

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What should you do when you can’t pay your bills on your real estate income alone? How do you keep your businesses afloat? Think about these options. Continue reading →

Agent/broker perspective: How to keep your commission in tact

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Agents and brokers can hold firm on commission by fully educating buyers and sellers about the depth and complexity of their jobs and making this education a regular part of their process. Continue reading →