In this edition of The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the DOJ withdrawing its settlement offer to NAR, the first state in the U.S. to ban homebuyer love letters, and a study that shows what the majority of real estate listings are lac… Continue reading
Acknowledgment is a much-needed first step — but it’s only the beginning. For people of color to experience a greater sense of equity, inclusion and justice in diversity work, these steps are vital to a sense of community wholeness. Continue reading
Know where the line is between excellent customer service and getting into areas that are beyond the scope of a real estate agent. Here’s why agents should stay in their own lanes. Continue reading
There are always clients who think they can just skip the buyer’s agent and work directly with the listing agent — saving money and steps. It usually stems from a misunderstanding on the buyers’ part, but it’s your job to win those clients over.
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There are always clients who think they can just skip the buyer’s agent and work directly with the listing agent — saving money and steps. It usually stems from a misunderstanding on the buyers’ part, but it’s your job to win those clients over.
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The privacy revolution is here, impacting every single way you do marketing on the internet. You must change too. You’re not going to be able to grow your business using yesterday’s playbook — so burn it. Continue reading
Even though lumber prices have ticked down a bit recently, they’re still drastically up from where they were last year. So, what’s happening? Here’s a breakdown. Continue reading
The DOJ has withdrawn from the proposed settlement with NAR, but all that brings to focus is that NAR has been fighting for commission while letting the industry slide in the public’s opinion thanks to the low barrier of entry, disruptors and focusing … Continue reading
This week, Oregon became the first U.S. state to ban buyer love letters officially. This is a massive win for those of us in housing who support anti-discrimination and are fair housing advocates, and it could be a major victory for the industry as a w… Continue reading
The current widespread misuse of the word “appraisal” may not uproot long-established mores, but everyone should raise their antenna a bit if they’re attempting to suggest a CMA is not an appraisal. Continue reading