Can I say ‘call for buyer’s agent compensation’ in private remarks?

The new commission rules are confusing. Compliance expert Summer Goralik unpacks whether listing agents can mention buyer’s agent compensation in the private remarks on the MLS. Continue reading

I’m a listing agent. Do I need buyer agreement proof before showings?

With confusion around the new commission rules, compliance expert Summer Goralik unpacks whether listing agents should verify signed buyer-broker agreements before showing a property. Continue reading

Got commission questions? This compliance expert has answers

Compliance expert Summer Goralik has the answers to some of Cara Ameer’s questions from “13 more questions agents should ask about commission settlements” as we head into the post-settlement transition phase as an industry. Continue reading

Are we allowed to let clients know about concessions upfront?

With all the commission confusion surrounding the new rule implementation, compliance expert Summer Goralik answers your burning questions. Continue reading

Is it possible to market a seller wanting to offer a concession?

With all the commission confusion as we near the Aug. 17 implementation deadline, compliance expert Summer Goralik is here to answer your burning questions, starting with concessions. Continue reading

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

Want to avoid AI pitfalls? Think like a compliance officer

Real estate professionals would be wise to think like regulators and prioritize compliance when evaluating the potential use of AI in their business, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes. Continue reading

Focus on fundamentals: Clients, communication, compliance

According to compliance expert Summer Goralik, this is the time to take a proactive approach, ask important questions, adopt new business protocols and procedures, and engage in different types of conversations or scripts with clients. Continue reading

Distance yourself from disaster. 10 to-dos in the wake of Sitzer

Do you feel like NAR is playing a game of chicken with your business? You’re probably not alone, writes Rachael Hite. Here are 10 action steps you can take right now to build sustainability into your business. Continue reading

Nation’s largest MLS will use AI to catch listing compliance issues

California Regional MLS is teaming up with Styldod, which CRMLS partially owns, to improve how it handles listing photos and rule violations and to eventually provide a revenue pipeline. Continue reading