These new MLS rules could kill future bombshell commission lawsuits

A new policy by Northwest MLS offers a glimpse at changes that could make commissions easier to negotiate and more transparent. Trainer Bernice Ross outlines how widespread adoption of this policy change could help to circumvent current and future comm… Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Melissa Zavala, Broadpoint Poperties

This week the Spotlight shines on Escondido, California’s Melissa Zavala, broker-owner of Broadpoint Properties and the founder of two administrative services companies geared toward the real estate industry. Continue reading

Are you conscious? 5 telltale signs of a holistic leader

Want to thrive and grow in any market? According to team leader Adam Hergenrother, when you take on the practice and principles of conscious leadership it becomes a game-changing differentiator. Continue reading

What instantly differentiates a luxury agent? Pulse

This week, we want to know: How can you tell when someone is a luxury agent? Is it their marketing, price point or ZIP code? Continue reading

The search is no exception: How website accessibility impacts blind and disabled consumers

Make your property websites ADA compliant and fully accessible to all visually impaired Americans.  Website accessibility shows everyone that they matter and that their life’s experiences are represented.  Continue reading

7 client retention strategies that never go out of style

To delight clients and keep them for life, it’s vital to understand what they really need and want. Trainer and author Bernice Ross offers strategies to keep the clients you have and generate their referrals. Continue reading

Circa 1960: What real estate agents need to know about housing styles in the 1960s

Housing from the 1960s is characterized by innovations that made residential living more convenient than ever before. Broker Gerard Splendore offers insight into the historical and architectural roots of the decade’s home styles as part of his Circa se… Continue reading

The investment edge: Leverage your real estate skills to fund your future

Real estate investment is not an overnight, get-rich-quick type of financial maneuver, but it can pay huge dividends in the long run. Broker Ian Hoover draws on his personal experience to provide a roadmap and get you started. Continue reading

5 strategies to balance your day and boost your business

If you want to accomplish your goals as a real estate professional, you’ll need to build balance into your daily practice. Luke Babich offers five strategies to make it easier. Continue reading

Going on vacation? Use this checklist before you disconnect

You have your SPF, hat, and travel toothbrush, but what about your clients? Use this checklist to make sure you have your business under control before you roll out to paradise this summer. Continue reading