If I were starting my real estate career in 2026, here’s exactly what I would do

Forget building fast. Build strong, brokerage president Lori Muller writes. Because the ceiling in real estate isn’t determined by the market — it’s determined by discipline. Continue reading

The real story of the MLS, and why fragmentation will hurt us all

In this episode, Leigh Brown gets candid about MLS fragmentation, cooperation and why understanding real estate history matters more than ever. Continue reading

Most agents won’t be replaced by AI. They’ll be replaced by honesty

Competence and transparency are being rewarded in today’s real estate market, and the agents who exhibit those traits will flourish in the face of AI, CEO Blake O’Shaughnessy writes. Continue reading

Busy but broke: Where new agents waste their time

Ashlee Jankovich writes that new real estate agents must learn to protect their time and focus on the activities that matter most to keep their business on track. Continue reading

What high-performing real estate agents do differently from the rest

Most agents use the same tools, chase the same clients and wonder why they plateau, coach Darryl Davis writes. Here’s what the top performers do differently. Continue reading

How this broker went from homeless to 100 deals a year

On this episode, Colorado-based broker, Shawn Carroll shares how he built a 100-deal-a-year business in a town of 20,000 people without cold calling, buying internet leads or chasing trends. Continue reading

Attention listing agents: ‘Buyer beware’ won’t prevent a lawsuit

Unlike a car salesman or a furniture retailer, Darryl Davis writes, agents operate under a license issued by the state. That license comes with fiduciary duties. Continue reading

NAR Code of Ethics Articles and SOPs new agents overlook most

You passed the licensing exam. But the Code of Ethics that governs this profession doesn’t end with a test score — it’s where your career begins, coach Darryl Davis writes. Continue reading

How to get off the feast-or-famine real estate roller coaster

Commit to these lead generation, nurture and conversion frameworks for the next 90 days, and you won’t just feel busier, Jimmy Burgess writes. You’ll feel balanced. Continue reading

The rules have changed. Here’s your legal survival checklist

The agents who thrive in 2026 won’t be the ones who close the most transactions, coach Darryl Davis writes. They’ll be the ones who close them without legal exposure. Continue reading