Show your thanks: 8 simple ideas for celebrating your agents

Setting aside time to honor and celebrate your agents’ successes will make them feel valued and appreciated. Here are some small gestures that can go a long way in boosting morale. Continue reading

Realtor.com launches microsite with fair housing resources

Visitors to “Realtor.com for Everyone” are able to search for Realtors who have completed NAR’s At Home with Diversity certification. Continue reading

Oregon becomes first US state to ban homebuyer love letters

Homebuyers have used these so-called “love letters” help their offers stand out, but critics say they leave the door open for discrimination. Continue reading

Freshly licensed? 10 tips for getting the most out of your career

Most people get into real estate because of the potential perks: flexibility, endless earning potential, freedom to focus on what you love. If you’re looking to tap into that personal and professional satisfaction, here are 10 tips for having a more gr… Continue reading

NAR brings back ‘pitch battle’ for real estate tech

Contest winner will get a $15,000 cash prize at the trade group’s third annual Innovation, Opportunity & Investment (iOi) Summit. Continue reading

Pair of top South Carolina indie brokerages join Keller Williams

Chucktown Homes and Bowen and Associates have joined Keller Williams, according to an announcement on Wednesday. The move will be complete before the end of July. Continue reading

Co-ops in Westchester County now have to explain why they reject buyers. Will NYC be next?

Boards in Westchester County now have to notify the county Human Rights Commission about rejections and the reasonings for them. Continue reading

Zillow revamps Premier Agent ‘Best of Zillow’ qualifications

Zillow said the new Best of Zillow scoring system will provide a more holistic view of agents’ performance. The update rolls out in October. Continue reading

Beware of weak agents: 5 scenarios that can cost your sellers big money

Even in today’s crazy market, weak agents can still cost their sellers plenty of money and opportunity. Here are five case studies that illustrate how costly working with a bad agent can be. Continue reading