10 real estate agent myths outsiders believe

From the outside looking in, the reality of what real estate agents do and what we are like is often quite different than the perception consumers — or even aspiring agents — have, which is often gleaned from relatively few encounters and reality TV. A… Continue reading

The Real Word: Realogy’s lawsuit with Compass

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, Realogy takes on Compass in the court over alleged unfair recruiting and poaching practices. Continue reading

Audience Town believes it can end ‘pay and spray’ advertising

Ed Carey, founder and CEO of Audience Town, a new real estate advertising company, believes lead generation in its common forms is antiquated and becoming diluted. Here’s why he thinks that programmatic advertising is the future of online outreach for … Continue reading

Hiring? 10 tips for finding (and fostering) the best recruits

If a brokerage’s failure or success lies in hiring the right agents, what steps should it take to ensure its hiring the right people? Here are a few proactive steps you can take to hire the best possible candidates. Continue reading

Wanna finish 2019 strong? Do a 5-step mid-year brokerage checkup

How are your agents doing year-to-date? Are you on target to hit your firm’s goals? Are any budget items out of line? Here are a few tips to make sure you finish up 2019 strong and are ready for whatever next year brings. Continue reading

Police handcuffed and searched a black Realtor and his client. Now the agent is suing Cincinnati

‘My hope is that no professional is treated the way I was that day,’ Movement Realty agent Jerry Isham told Inman. Continue reading