At the heart of the ongoing DOJ-NAR saga is who gets paid and how in a transaction — and how the consumer is educated about it. Broker-owner Gavin Payne says agents should “attack the gorilla in the room on every appointment.” Here are some key talking… Continue reading
Most of us have been asked to reduce our commission for one reason or another. Understanding what’s really at stake and what you want the end game to be will help guide you in making the right call when it comes to your commission. Continue reading
They say if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. Well, real estate is certainly work, but there is a way to make sure you’re successful and happy. Here’s the secret according to Jay Thompson. Continue reading
Many have pointed to the failure of Zillow Offers as proof that the Zestimate is inaccurate, but the company’s struggles actually reinforce the critical role that quality automated valuation technology plays in the iBuying process. Continue reading
Consumers will continue to increasingly seek different real estate pathways. Zillow, Redfin, Opendoor and other national iBuyers aren’t going away. Why not stake your claim on a piece of the action? Continue reading
In this edition of The Real Word, Bryon Lazine and Nicole White discuss a lawsuit that’s fighting Oregon’s ban on love letters, top changes from the NAR annual conference and Real Estate Creative’s social media content. Continue reading
As Americans, we’re very blessed. This holiday season, mega-team leader Carl Medford is thankful, but also concerned. Here are the top 11 issues that he believes will affect the future of real estate. Continue reading
The shuttering of Zillow Offers is a good lesson in reinvention for all agents. As consumer expectations change, real estate professionals need to adapt and create something that adds value to stay ahead of the competition. Continue reading
Appraisal Institute’s president Rodman Schley is addressing unconscious bias, amping up diverse recruiting and partnering with others who are also working to do what is right. Continue reading
Balance, developed by Baird & Warner, is an online business services hub for its agents. The intent is to offer an array of in-house business support needs, such as marketing campaign development and transaction management. Continue reading