5 telltale signs an agent has ‘commission breath’

An agent’s single-minded focus on commission only can bring chaos to a brokerage, managing broker Derek Carlson writes. Here’s what to watch for when you’re recruiting top talent. Continue reading

How to keep agents motivated if they’re worried about commissions

Agents don’t need more money, Verl Workman writes. They need more motivation and the confidence to achieve their professional goals in today’s market. Continue reading

Looking back at Aug. 17: Are agents better off than we were a year ago?

No, the real estate world didn’t end a year ago with implementation of the terms of NAR’s commission settlement. However, it did change. Here’s how, according to Cara Ameer. Continue reading