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5 Realogy leaders pushing the company forward in 2021

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Realogy has continued to innovate with new products while bringing in record revenue and recommitting to diversity. Here are the people to watch at the company in 2021. Continue reading →

Agents, hold yourselves to a higher standard — especially in a hectic market

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Although the market extremes can be challenging, we’re all still here and working in the business. As professionals, we must focus on the long haul — while working together, helping our clients and always doing the right thing. Continue reading →

Agent/broker perspective: Should brokerages police industry violations?

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Each month Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic. This time: A rule-abiding agent is frustrated by her local association’s failure to penalize serious wrongdoers appropriately, especi… Continue reading →

Study commissioned by REX claims commissions are deeply inflated

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Real estate commissions are inflated by as much as $50 billion per year due to the lack of price competition created by having listing brokers set co-op fees for buyer brokers, according to the report in the Berkeley Business Law Journal. Continue reading →

NAR: ‘We haven’t seen a deluge’ of hate speech cases

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The trade group’s professional standards committee will vote on case interpretations in May to help evaluate complaints. Continue reading →

Inman Person of the Year 2019: The Ethical Agent

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This year, Inman honors a much-needed figure in an industry still struggling with issues such as discrimination. Continue reading →

How to be an ethical agent in an age of rampant housing discrimination

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In the wake of the “Newsday” findings, Realtor leadership has shown that change won’t come from the top down. It’s up to individuals to make change. Here are some simple steps to help you break through the barriers that exist in all markets. Continue reading →

How to be an ethical agent in an age of rampant housing discrimination

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In the wake of the “Newsday” findings, Realtor leadership has shown that change won’t come from the top down. It’s up to individuals to make change. Here are some simple steps to help you break through the barriers that exist in all markets. Continue reading →

Amateur hour! How to keep your cool with other agents

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Bad communication practices in transactions lead to misunderstandings and can mask unethical and unprofessional behavior. They can also diminish goodwill, undermine trust and lead to a build up of resentments that could derail your transaction. Here’s … Continue reading →