Keller Williams’ profit sharing move shouldn’t come as a surprise

People are pointing fingers and raising hell over KW’s recent profit share announcement, writes broker Troy Palmquist. But why is everyone so surprised? Continue reading

Will profit share cuts drive agents back to Keller Williams’ arms?

This week in The Download: Keller Williams President Marc King warned that agents who’ve left the company will see their profit-sharing slashed unless they boomerang within six months. Continue reading

What’s next if NAR loses those bombshell lawsuits?

The most explosive damage to the National Association of Realtors and the overall industry will result if the defendants lose one or both so-called bombshell lawsuits. Author and trainer Nancy Ross breaks down the possible repercussions. Continue reading

Want to be a better listener? These 3 keys will help

It is so easy to dismiss someone because they may make a request you do not understand or even think is stupid, writes team leader Carl Medford. Listening to their request and fulfilling it, however, can actually set your life on a new and wonderful tr… Continue reading

9 things this COO wishes she’d known about money as a newbie

With so much to learn as a new agent, it helps to draw on the experience of those who’ve gone before. Find out where to start with this guide from author, coach and Realtor Erin McCormick Torres. Continue reading

What you don’t know about insurance can hurt your clients

Insurance as a hot-button issue is likely not going away anytime soon. Unfortunately, as long as Mother Nature is in control, agents, buyers and sellers need to be more proactive than ever, broker Cara Ameer writes. Continue reading

MLS hacked? Here’s your 15 minute, stay-in-the-know plan

Trainer and marketing expert Rachael Hite shares a few tips and tricks that you can add to your weekly routine to help you create a solid plan B for reference if the MLS happens to crash. Continue reading

An economist’s take on housing prices, affordability, opportunity

Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner looks at the latest numbers and the markets that still offer affordable options. Continue reading

‘Hiya, Barbie!’: Iconic doll makes her real estate cameo

Barbie’s total world domination extends to fashion runways, home design and real estate marketing initiatives. Continue reading