NAR’s $418M settlement throws a wrench at the MLS. So now what?

If the proposed settlement is approved, multiple listing services will be forced to nix the buyer commission field by July. Now is the time to prepare, writes author and trainer Bernice Ross. Continue reading

Technology is the ‘great equalizer’ for accidental landlords

With new and evolving software solutions, multifamily expert Andy Larson writes, any landlord can thrive in the rental market by letting automation, big data and smart spaces do much of the heavy lifting.  Continue reading

You’re the CEO of your business. Time to plan like it

Sisters Maeda Palius and Amy Chorew offer guidance on developing a comprehensive business plan, so you can better understand your business as you plan for your financial future. Continue reading

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