Corcoran Group enters nation’s capitol with new franchise

In welcoming Corcoran McEnearney to its network, the brand grows the number of Corcoran-affiliated agents by nearly 10 percent. The new company will have offices in D.C., Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. Continue reading

After NAR NXT, it’s clear: NAR is leading us into more lawsuits 

This is a moment of transformation in our industry, and you have a choice: adapt or fall behind, coach Darryl Davis writes. Don’t wait for the market to dictate your future. Take control.  Continue reading

7 elements for crafting airtight contracts in a post-Sitzer world

As real estate continues to evolve in a post-Sitzer | Burnett era, contract documents are likely to be refined and modified to reflect current trends, broker Cara Ameer writes. Continue reading

25 contract terms every new agent should master before 2025

Cara Ameer and Nicole Solari share the 25 terms that are crucial for new agents to explain to buyers and sellers without the benefit of crib notes. Continue reading

7 inexpensive ways to say ‘thank you’ this Thanksgiving

It’s gratitude season, Darryl Davis writes, so let’s show how much our colleagues, clients, vendors and friends mean with these affordable and original gift ideas. Continue reading

AnnieMac notifies more than 170K customers of data breach

National mortgage lender offering affected customers free credit monitoring and identity theft protection after hackers accessed Social Security numbers in August data breach. Continue reading

NAR perks and lavish spending spotlight of New York Times report

Volunteer National Association of Realtors’ leaders received perks and payment that lawyers say could run afoul of US tax laws, according to an investigation by the Times published on Monday. Continue reading

Homie: NAR created a ‘weapon’ that it used to block competition

In the latest filing in its quest for damages, Utah-based discount brokerage Homie asserted NAR, KW, RE/MAX and others created and enforced rules that amounted to an illegal conspiracy. Continue reading

Housing costs force Americans earning less than $50K to sacrifice

Nearly three-quarters of U.S. residents earning less than $50,000 annually are struggling to keep up with monthly rent or mortgage payments, causing many to make dramatic sacrifices to stay afloat. Continue reading

What does true business alignment really mean?

True alignment offers opportunities for growth, innovation and transformation in both your business and the industry at large. Continue reading