Gary Gold: NAR’s pocket listing policy is ‘nonsensical, stupid’

Real estate’s premier luxury agent argues that the Clear Cooperation Policy is “authoritarian” and accomplishes the opposite of its stated intent in an exclusive interview with Inman. Continue reading

Corcoran gets jump on 2022 expansion plans with Texas launch

New York City-based Corcoran Group has launched its first affiliate office in Texas, Corcoran Ferester Realty. Corcoran now has more than 150 offices in 31 markets across the United States. Continue reading

Creative ways to thank your referrers

Since referrals are the catalyst for creating a market-leading business, here’s how can you show your referrers how much they mean to you. Continue reading

Koch family unloads Montana ranch to Rupert Murdoch for $200M

Murdoch and wife, Jerry Murdoch, bought the 340,000-acre working Montana ranch from Matador Cattle Co., a subsidiary of Koch Industries, the Wall Street Journal reported. Continue reading

6 expectations today’s clients have for their agents — and how to meet them

What concrete systems and strategies can agents enact to make sure we’re always meeting and exceeding client expectations? Continue reading

6 fresh strategies for building client trust

Buying or selling a home is a major life decision. It can be stressful, emotionally intense and physically draining. It’s critical to work with an agent who understands your goals and respects your decisions. Continue reading

Pacaso shares now available for luxury home in Santa Barbara

Pacaso acquires luxury second homes under an LLC, then sells that LLC in shares, using an in-house developed app to coordinate usage, order maintenance when needed and generally oversee aspects of ownership. Continue reading

4 ways to prove agents are a better investment than FSBOs

Every property, no matter the price point, deserves a professional Realtor as an advocate—it’s just a matter of communicating that value to the clients. Continue reading

10 tips for a fierce listing presentation from ‘Million Dollar Listing LA’ stars

David Parnes and James Harris put together their top tips for creating a listing presentation that will wow potential sellers and manage their expectations once they make the smart decision and choose you.   Continue reading