Real estate was ahead of the curve in fighting discrimination

A recent initiative by professional sports organizations is seeking to do what Realtors have been doing for more than a year: Pledging to do more to create inclusive communities. Continue reading

Deadly short-term touring agreement minefields for agents

Trainer Bernice Ross looks at temporary touring agreements, such as Zillow’s, and how they can undermine the interests of clients, agents and brokerages. Continue reading

Association-drafted forms protect consumers and members: CAR

Despite the rhetoric of some in the industry, shifting away from using association-developed forms is the opposite of consumer-friendly, CAR President Melanie Barker writes for Inman. Continue reading

The No. 1 challenge new agents face (and how to overcome it)

Every challenge is an opportunity in disguise, Darryl Davis writes, pushing you to grow, adapt and, ultimately, succeed in real estate. Continue reading

Existing-home sales show the market is still frozen: Economist

Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at September’s “disappointing” existing-home sales report and discusses some of the factors impacting the numbers. Continue reading

7 expense-cutting strategies for real estate teams in 2025

Cutting expenses in 2025 doesn’t mean sacrificing quality, Chris Pollinger writes. By strategically managing your budget, you can maintain profitability and reinvest savings into the areas that truly drive growth. Continue reading

TikTok Trends: Will you take the winter arc challenge?

Want to avoid falling behind on business or personal goals this holiday season? Rachael Hite tells you how to embrace the TikTok winter arc trend to stay ahead of the game. Continue reading

NAR is a perpetual-motion lawsuit magnet: The Download

A spate of recent lawsuits makes it clear the NAR’s legal woes are far from over. Where do they (and you) go from here? Continue reading