Rebuilding your real estate business systems for a fresh start

While a systems reset might seem like a big undertaking, coach Darryl Davis writes, it’s also one of the most empowering moves you can make. Continue reading

5 key steps for getting 5-star raving reviews on your service

If you want a positive review, writes mega-team leader Carl Medford, you need to earn it by far surpassing clients’ expectations and communicating with them about the review process. Continue reading

Compass rolls out second-home-focused network for agents

Compass Resort aims to provide referrals, collaboration and other resources to agents who work with clients focused on vacation properties and secondary homes. Continue reading

Choosing these paint shades could cost homesellers thousands

While a new coat of paint can transform a home, it can also work against you if the colors don’t resonate with potential buyers. According to a report from Fixr, the 2024 paint color trends are in, and listing agents are weighing in on how certain hues… Continue reading

7 new agent etiquette tips for sitting another agent’s open house

Sitting an open house for a listing agent is a “golden opportunity” to generate leads and practice your home-showing skills with potential buyers, Realtor Jonathan Pressman writes. Continue reading

Corcoran Group welcomes first Mexico-based franchise in Baja

Corcoran The Baja Real Estate Co., owned and led by Blake Harrington, has joined the brokerage’s network and will serve the greater Cabo San Lucas market. Continue reading

Anthony Hitt to step down as CEO of Engel & Völkers Americas

Stuart Siegel, the Americas chief strategy officer, will serve as interim president and CEO until a permanent replacement has been found for Hitt, who has served with the luxury brand since 2010. Continue reading

Amerant Bank exits Texas but still providing mortgages nationwide

Florida-based community bank sells its Houston branches to MidFirst Bank, but growing mortgage subsidiary Amerant Mortgage has a presence in most states. Continue reading

NAR to require workplace behavior training for volunteer leaders

Approved handily, the proposal was one of 11 from NAR’s Culture Transformation Commission, a group founded a year ago in the wake of accusations of harassment, intimidation and retaliation. Continue reading

The compliance violations that risk drawing an ‘enforcement trifecta’

Secret profits, deceitful acts or undisclosed compensation by Realtors could lead to action from multiple enforcement bodies, including NAR, MLSs and state regulators, Summer Goralik writes. Continue reading