Can you hear me now? 5 strategies for nailing listening appointments

The National Association of Realtors’ commission settlement has been finalized, Carl Medford writes, so it’s more important than ever to listen carefully to homesellers’ concerns and questions. Continue reading

How to safeguard your business reputation from misinformation

Implement these strategies from security expert Robert Siciliano to identify and protect yourself from misinformation, ensuring you’re better prepared to navigate today’s intricate information ecosystem. Continue reading

From likes to leads: How 1 agent turns Instagram Reels into closings

Generating half of her business on Instagram, North Carolina-based agent Emily McAllister focuses on creating local content that provides value to her ideal client groups. Jimmy Burgess sits down with her to find out exactly how she does it. Continue reading

RE/MAX scores recruiting victories in Arizona, Indiana

A team in Tuscon will now become a franchise known as RE/MAX Horizon, while an ERA franchise in Indiana is rebranding to RE/MAX First Integrity. Continue reading

What real estate agents can learn from the sale of a $6.2M banana

Value is not in the object itself, it’s in the perception, author and coach Darryl Davis writes. Your worth as an agent is defined by how you position yourself and your services (and it’s priceless). Continue reading

October new-home numbers down month over month: Economist

Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at October’s falling month-to-month new construction numbers. Continue reading

KW nabs high-performing Bay Area Compass team

The Shee Group has done $114.6 million in volume so far this year. The team, led by Renna Shee, has affiliated with a KW market center in Cupertino, California. Continue reading

Compliance and off-market listings: The fiduciary duty at play

Regardless of the CCP’s future, fiduciary duty remains a constant in real estate practice, demanding an unwavering commitment from licensees, Summer Goralik writes. Continue reading