NWMLS calls for marketplace openness, fairness, transparency

Northwest MLS President and CEO Justin Haag writes that there is no place for exclusionary practices in today’s real estate marketplace. Continue reading

Women, Wealth and Real Estate: How Shauna Skarin leads the way

Coach Melanie Klein profiles title industry executive Shauna Skarin and learns how she leveraged the power of real estate to create a space for herself in industry leadership. Continue reading

The 411 conversion model: A simple system to generate more referrals

Broker Nick Schlekeway offers a simple-to-implement strategy for capturing and converting leads while nurturing relationships. Continue reading

Women, Wealth and Real Estate: How Nelvia Bullock breaks barriers

Coach Melanie Klein profiles this Charlotte, North Carolina, Realtor who empowers herself and others through mentorship and professional collaboration. Continue reading

What’s the fallout from NAR’s Clear Cooperation switch? The Download

The National Association of Realtors weighed in with its change to the Clear Cooperation Policy. Is it too little, too much or just right? Continue reading

The CCP illusion: NAR’s Jedi mind trick on a failing policy

Compliance expert Summer Goralik examines the new watered-down version of Clear Cooperation announced this week along with what it means for agents and consumers. Continue reading

NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy tweak: Inman’s Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

Women, Wealth and Real Estate: How Jessica Quinn found freedom

Coach Melanie Klein profiles former pastry chef Jessica Quinn, who found that real estate is a vehicle for financial empowerment and transformation. Continue reading

It’s easier than you think: 10 simple steps to turn 1 listing into 4

A real estate professional’s ability to turn one listing into multiple transactions is what helps good agents become great agents, Jimmy Burgess writes. Continue reading

Women’s History Month: How Nancy Garcia gives back

Learn from this South Florida agent and philanthropist to feed others before you eat, survive shutdowns, navigate lockdowns and weather a financial crisis by keeping the community’s head above water.  Continue reading