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NAR apologized for its racist past in 2020. But what’s happened since?

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Cultural economist Mike Green looks at the aftermath of NAR’s 2020 apology and what it would take to create a more equitable and inclusive housing market. Continue reading →

Stop justifying your fee. Start showing the cost of not using you

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The factors that won your first listing are the same ones that will be intergal in winning over buyers, writes TowerHill Realty CEO Patrick Kilner.
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Underperforming agents are getting a real estate reality check

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As the commission landscape changes, Side’s Hilary Saunders writes, it’s time for agents, teams and brokerages to look at the ways this will improve the industry’s reputation. Continue reading →

As settlements move forward, get back in the saddle: The Download

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With preliminary approval of NAR’s deal and a new settlement proposal from HomeServices of America, can we finally all get back to business? Continue reading →

The last dance? Possible TikTok ban has been signed into law

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As the clock ticks down, TikTok faces a real threat of being banned in the U.S., with legislation already signed into law. Jessi Healey says this battle isn’t just about an app but about the larger implications of social media, censorship and how we en… Continue reading →

With Matterport buy, CoStar makes it a ground game

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Digital twin creation company Matterport has sold to CoStar, parent of home search experience Homes.com and Zillow’s chief rival. The deal stands to greatly increase the amount of industry data available to the company for use in its appeal to both rea… Continue reading →

Shape real estate’s future: Take the Inman Intel Index survey for April

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The Inman Intel Index goes beyond sentiment and trends by tapping into the real estate industry’s most engaged community. Add your voice to real estate’s most ambitious monthly survey today. Continue reading →

Build bridges with these answers to frequent NAR settlement queries

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Don’t get defensive and burn bridges when you talk about your commission and recent settlements. Jimmy Burgess shares talking points to educate seller clients and the public about the state of your business. Continue reading →

You have 3 brokerage models to choose from. Which works for you?

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Once you’ve passed your real estate exam, broker Joseph Santini writes, your first order of business will be deciding what type of brokerage will serve you best in your new career. Continue reading →

Ditch generic marketing: Convey your value with storytelling

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Forget the infographics, lists and pie charts, broker Teresa Boardman writes. Instead, tell a compelling story about how you’ve helped your clients. Continue reading →