Thanks to NAR settlement, real estate is in its Wild West era

Bi-coastal broker Cara Ameer outlines the problems, concerns and frustrations inherent in the terms of NAR’s commission lawsuit settlement as agents learn to navigate a new reality. Continue reading

ERA CEO: Help ensure that gains in Hispanic homeownership continue

ERA’s Alex Vidal writes that it’s everybody’s job to help Hispanic homebuyers achieve the dream of homeownership. Continue reading

As NAR settles, real estate braces for seismic shift: The Download

Everything you know about commissions is poised to change as NAR reaches a massive $418 million settlement. Continue reading

Top 11 marketing strategies that’ll help you spring into action

As the seasons change, coach Darryl Davis writes, it’s time to freshen up your marketing and breathe new life into your connection with your sphere of influence. Continue reading

Protect yourself from a TikTok ban: Diversify your social media

Diversifying your social media is essential amid TikTok’s uncertain future. Jessi Healey explains how to expand and safeguard your online presence. Continue reading

Dog attacks are on the rise. 8 tips for agents to prevent the next one

Two dog attacks just weeks apart have highlighted the danger agents face. Before you knock, safety trainer Tracey Hawkins says you need a safety plan. Continue reading

Listing Lesson: Revering and marketing an iconic guest ranch

Learn how Jackson Hole, Wyoming, luxury broker Latham Jenkins put together a marketing narrative that achieved extraordinary results. Continue reading

5 ways luxury real estate balances tradition and innovation

Finding the harmony between tradition and innovation in luxury real estate, Mauricio Umansky writes, is about tapping into time-honored practices while still leaving room for improvisation and creativity. Continue reading

How women in real estate can provide collaborative leadership

Broker-owner Karen Shanahan Garrett writes that women in real estate have a role to play in filling the leadership and communication vacuum that currently exists in the industry. Continue reading