‘The sky is not falling’: Fighting fear and frustration post-settlement

Brokerage owner Nick Schlekeway looks at the consumer, governmental and industry forces that have led to the current post-settlement landscape and the opportunities they present for those willing to move forward. Continue reading

Build bridges with these answers to frequent NAR settlement queries

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?

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

Realtor.com campaign makes pitch for buyer representation

The campaign will roll out across print and digital media and comes against the backdrop of commission disruption and intense competition among portals. Continue reading

Big Florida real estate brokerage is selling its mortgage division

First Federal Bank continues expansion of its nationwide mortgage lending operations with deal to acquire Watson Mortgage Corp. and investments in digital solutions. Continue reading

Existing-home sales drop in March as high rates stun homebuyers

Existing-home sales retreated 4.3 percent between February and March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.19 million, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading

Weeklong BoomTown outage was caused by hackers, CEO confirms

On Wednesday, executives told customers that a “security incident involving a malicious third party” caused the outage that has disrupted thousands of brokers and agents since last week. Continue reading

2 buyers scramble to make a deal as the spring market sprints ahead

One Connecticut homebuyer is preparing for marriage. Another in Virginia is healing from a divorce. Both tell Inman the struggle to find a home this spring is real — and the clock is ticking. Continue reading