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From W2 to 1099: How to set up your new real estate business

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Rick Guerrero talks to coach Katherine Loucaidou about making the leap from a steady full-time job to running your own real estate business. Continue reading →

RLTY co and Sell It Like Serhant launch pre-licensing program

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Through the program, soon-to-be agents will be able to obtain their real estate license while simultaneously learning how to sell in some of the world’s most competitive real estate markets. Continue reading →

RLTY teams up with United to offer insurance aid to real estate agents

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The move comes eight months after the firm rolled out its agent success services, Inman has learned. A Southwest BHHS franchisee also recently announced an agent benefits package. Continue reading →

Brown Harris Stevens ordered to pay agent $787K for discrimination

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Retaliation for filing a discrimination complaint violates federal law, even if the agent is an independent contractor, judge says. BHS has vowed to appeal. Continue reading →

Another former Compass agent alleges fraud over compensation

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California-based agent Mindy Ni alleges Compass failed to pay her commissions and misled her as to the terms of her independent contractor agreement in order to recruit her. Continue reading →

Are you a manager or a leader? Here’s how to tell

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Great leaders must be like the honey badger. They are widely known for their persistent nature, tenacity and ability to evolve with their environment. These are the qualities of a great leader. Continue reading →

The crux of the IC status issue in real estate

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With the possibility of the PRO Act passing, independent contractors face an uphill battle. Here’s how the two primary tests for classifying ICs work, NAR’s response to recent press coverage about the issue and steps real estate professionals can take … Continue reading →

Is independent contractor status for real estate agents coming to an end?

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If passed, the PRO Act would make the “ABC” test for independent contractor status the law of the land and would classify most real estate professionals and almost all other gig workers as employees. Continue reading →

Is real estate ‘essential’? That’s open to debate

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A job — any job that pays the bills — is essential to our financial health. But should the real estate business be considered “life-sustaining”? And is the risk worth the reward? A Pennsylvania-based broker weighs in on the matter. Continue reading →

9 things real estate agents need to know about filing taxes

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Ahead of Tax Day, lawyer and tax expert Jason Holliday explains basic things real estate agents need to know about filing taxes as independent contractors. Continue reading →