To repeal a rule that was only optional to begin with is not a repeal of anything, and based on its timing, it comes off as a desperate play for attention, Spencer Krull writes. Continue reading
Transcendent enthusiasm, like falling in love, grabs hold when buyers find a home they adore, Brad Inman writes of the couple who bought his Spanish-style West Hollywood home earlier this month. Continue reading
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Real estate pros have let tech platforms and restrictive policies chip away at agent value for too long, coach Darryl Davis writes. Let the people who earn the listing own the lead. Continue reading
Think these real estate industry mainstays are doing what’s best for members and real estate pros? Think again, authors and agents Hans and Steve Wydler write. Continue reading
Is dual agency fair to buyers, sellers and agents? In the age of private listing networks, Spencer Krull writes, it’s worth examining who the practice benefits. Continue reading
As if listing agents don’t have a hard enough time getting sellers to make a few market-friendly improvements to their home, reports from the construction industry suggest the Trump administration’s tariff policy is going to raise the hurdle even highe… Continue reading
According to managing broker Spencer Krull, with mandatory buyer-broker agreements, it’s time for NAR to get rid of the “participation trophy” of procuring cause. Continue reading
Many agents lack structure and support, branding expert Alyssa Stalker writes, but what they need is real business mentorship, repeatable systems, ongoing marketing education and a sense of community. Continue reading
While we’ve been distracted by policy fights, lawsuits and finger-pointing, Zillow has been executing a master plan to become the dominant force for all real estate needs, coach Darryl Davis writes. Continue reading