Pocket listings are bad for consumers — period

The MLS functions because of bilateral cooperation and compensation. You have to “pay to play,” and you pay by providing your listings. You can’t just take from the MLS without giving back. Continue reading

How to defend your online reputation

There’s a difference between reviews and testimonials, and the distinction is important. Find out why and how to respond to, learn from and keep it classy with negative online reviews. Continue reading

Online reviews: 5 critical questions agents ask

When it comes to online agent reviews, the same set of questions has popped up for years. It seems prudent, and hopefully helpful, to address some of those questions here. Continue reading

Real estate vlogger slams NAR for failing to defend against iBuyers

“Why don’t you help us,” Frank Garay pleas of the National Association of Realtors in a video posted to YouTube Tuesday. Continue reading

Say it ain’t so: The 2 toughest things to say to clients

Throughout my real estate career, I’ve found there are two small phrases that are at the same time both the most powerful — and the most difficult — words you can say to a client. Continue reading

Want better habits? Use these 3 proven tips to achieve your goals

The good news about habits is that they can be changed, added, modified or broken. There are countless tips and tricks out there for creating new habits, but many experts agree that these three things are helpful for introducing new habits into your da… Continue reading

Want better habits? Use these 3 proven tips to achieve your goals

The good news about habits is that they can be changed, added, modified or broken. There are countless tips and tricks out there for creating new habits, but many experts agree that these three things are helpful for introducing new habits into your da… Continue reading