After NAR NXT, it’s clear: NAR is leading us into more lawsuits 

This is a moment of transformation in our industry, and you have a choice: adapt or fall behind, coach Darryl Davis writes. Don’t wait for the market to dictate your future. Take control.  Continue reading

7 inexpensive ways to say ‘thank you’ this Thanksgiving

It’s gratitude season, Darryl Davis writes, so let’s show how much our colleagues, clients, vendors and friends mean with these affordable and original gift ideas. Continue reading

What does true business alignment really mean?

True alignment offers opportunities for growth, innovation and transformation in both your business and the industry at large. Continue reading

NAR’s speech code was enacted to protect Realtors. Why kill it now?

After the election, Rob Hahn called for repealing NAR’s speech ethics code on his popular blog. Trainer Rachael Hite argues that now is the time to double down on 10-5 to protect all consumers. Continue reading

13 ways to weave connection and community into your business

Each of these actions, Debra Trappen writes, offers a meaningful way to connect with your community and contribute to a more resilient, compassionate and prosperous world. Continue reading

NAR settlement, 3-way agreement, Clear Cooperation: 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

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

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

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

What The Opportunity Report says about organized real estate

Carl Medford analyzes the new Opportunity Report to see what it means for organized real estate, state regulatory agencies and key stakeholders in the second part of his series. Continue reading