10 tasks real estate agents delegate (but absolutely shouldn’t)

If the 80-20 principle is correct, then agents must delegate tasks. But broker Nick Schlekeway says many agents have taken it too far. Here are the areas agents should stop delegating and personally handle with care. Continue reading

Gary Keller, Bob Goldberg among first to testify in Sitzer | Burnett

As the long-awaited commission trial begins, the Kansas City courtroom saw opening arguments followed by testimony from industry heavy-hitters including Gary Keller, NAR CEO Bob Goldberg and HomeServices of America President and CEO Gino Blefari. Continue reading

58 questions agents should be asking about commission lawsuits

Broker Cara Ameer helps you think through the implications of the current bombshell commission lawsuits and what they may mean for your business. Continue reading

‘It’s not personal, it’s business’: Avoid hard feelings when agents go

When an agent leaves a brokerage or team, is it because the broker-manager or team leader failed the agent? DOORA broker Troy Palmquist shares tips to help you avoid taking an agent loss personally while learning from the experience. Continue reading

Are you a right-brain or left-brain real estate entrepreneur?

Knowing how you think and where your mental and emotional strengths lie can revolutionize the way you do business. Fiscal fitness experts Amy Chorew and Maeda Palius help you think about how you think so that you can plan better and accomplish more. Continue reading

Don’t door knock empty-handed. Take these value-adds along

Get past the front door AND the trash can by giving homeowners the information they need now, say DOORA’s Janet Pozos and Ernesto Vargas, the self-proclaimed door-knocking champion. Continue reading

Moving from NIMBY to YIMBY on workforce housing

Workforce and affordable housing options make communities better and stronger. Broker and advocate Nora Crosthwaite shares strategies to help encourage them in your market. Continue reading

4 family-friendly ways trunk or treating connects your community

Whether you’re hosting or sponsoring, trunk-or-treat events are a great way to give back to your community while promoting your business. Coach Darryl Davis offers tips for connecting this Halloween. Continue reading

Your commission’s on trial. Here’s what to know: The Download

The bombshell buyer commission trial is finally here. We’re making sure you’re all caught up before it begins this week. Continue reading

Qwik Fix aims to repair the post-inspection process: Tech Review

Qwik Fix gives sellers the ability to quickly respond to the most needed repairs and buyers the chance to consider what’s really important for them to have ready before move-in. Continue reading