As tempting as it is to throw money at everything, spoil your favorite clients or lease that luxury car, as a new agent, you have to be mindful of making mistakes that can lead to expensive consequences. Here are a few you need to watch out for. Continue reading
As we look to finish out 2021, indie brokers need to look at industry trends to get ready to hit the ground running in 2022 and prepare for new challenges. Here are the top five hurdles and how to prepare for them. Continue reading
What determines good or bad? Is it a broker’s reputation? Could it be the split? Do they have a successful digital presence or the ability to provide good leads? Is the broker a qualified professional?
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When it comes to the commission battle, a lot of agents cave into reducing their fees instead of working to persuade sellers otherwise. Here’s why sellers make this request and how to overcome it. Continue reading
Anthony Lamacchia generally agrees with Homie CEO Johnny Hanna’s take that change is good for the industry. However, he doesn’t see the agent commission “reckoning” as better for consumers as many are painting it. Here’s why. Continue reading
At Coldwell Banker’s Gen Blue Experience event, Kalama Kim predicted that everything from a DOJ antitrust case to “marginal agents” could soon upend the real estate industry. Continue reading
If home prices are at an all-time high, how can we say that commissions are going down? Here’s what agents might not be noticing when it comes to their commission. Continue reading
To handle the commission objection with utmost confidence, you have to first know your value. These five reasons that illustrate why you’re worth every penny are truly just the tip of the iceberg. Continue reading
The DOJ has withdrawn from the proposed settlement with NAR, but all that brings to focus is that NAR has been fighting for commission while letting the industry slide in the public’s opinion thanks to the low barrier of entry, disruptors and focusing … Continue reading
Total commission revenue in 2021 could ultimately top $100 billion for the first time ever, according to a new report from Knock. Continue reading