Forget gadgets and swag. According to team leader Carl Medford, what Realtors really want right now are well-behaved children at open houses, punctual contractors and, well, an end to 2024. Continue reading
In an era of increased industry consolidation, independence still matters, Steve Baird, president and CEO of Baird & Warner Real Estate, writes. Continue reading
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Stephen Brobeck, senior fellow at Consumer Federation of America, examines the aftermath of the Sitzer | Moehrl commission settlement and what it means for the industry’s future. Continue reading
Coach Darryl Davis calls for NAR to change its policies on volunteer compensation in light of the organization’s need to restore integrity and rebuild trust with its members. Continue reading
According to Cara Ameer, the National Association of Realtors owes its members an apology along with the option to opt out of membership. Continue reading
Realtors are likely facing feelings of uncertainty as they attempt to grasp recent developments in the real estate industry. Compliance expert Summer Goralik helps unpack the latest. Continue reading
Bi-coastal broker Cara Ameer takes a look at the post-settlement landscape and wonders whether all the upheaval really helped anyone at all and why the “solution” is so complicated. Continue reading
Not even a last-minute twist could stop this train, writes University at Buffalo law professor Tanya Monestier, who envisions a long road before the courts truly wash their hands of commissions. Continue reading
Regardless of the CCP’s future, fiduciary duty remains a constant in real estate practice, demanding an unwavering commitment from licensees, Summer Goralik writes. Continue reading