buyer beware for real estate
Unlike a car salesman or a furniture retailer, Darryl Davis writes, agents operate under a license issued by the state. That license comes with fiduciary duties
by Darryl Davis Feb 25
real estate investing
Agents who confidently address retirement planning don’t just sell homes, Jeff Sibel writes. They become the trusted authority in their market
by Jeff Sibel Feb 24
CoStar continues defense of Homes.com strategy
CEO Andy Florance said Homes.com has the winning short- and long-term strategy after revealing that the company kept adding paid members in 2025
by Taylor Anderson Feb 24
90% of podcasts don’t last past 3 episodes. Here's how to keep going
New contributor Tim Garrity shares tips for building your brand reputation and client relationships by staying consistent with your podcast
by Tim Garrity Feb 24
Rev­o­lu­tion next: What ICNY 2026 re­veals about real estate's future
As tech tools change, Roland Kampmeyer writes, the real estate professional must double down on the things that only humans can do with service and sensitivity
by Roland Kampmeyer Feb 24
Watchdog: Beef up referral fee disclosure or prepare for lawsuits
A report released on Tuesday by the Consumer Policy Center suggested lawsuits will follow if brokerages, real estate portals and regulators don’t step in and add transparency first
by Taylor Anderson Feb 24
Stuck in a rut? Pros urge agents to do lead gen with a human touch
With AI ubiquitous today, personal touch matters more now than ever before. And it can make all the difference when it comes to breaking out of a dry spell
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 24
NAR Code of Ethics
You passed the licensing exam. But the Code of Ethics that governs this profession doesn’t end with a test score — it's where your career begins, coach Darryl Davis writes
by Darryl Davis Feb 24
real estate leadership
Culture isn’t what you say you value, coach Verl Workman writes. It’s what your real estate team experiences when you’re not in the room
by Verl Workman Feb 23
real estate leadership alignment
Fathom Realty President Lori Muller writes that, while production may keep your business moving, alignment with the right leadership determines how far you grow — and whether that growth lasts
by Lori Muller Feb 23
Gary Keller on Compass-Anywhere: 'I wouldn't have done it'
Gary Keller delivered his annual State of the Housing Market keynote on Monday, musing on sales trends and market competitiveness — while offering a few quips about Compass and CoStar
by Marian McPherson Feb 23
capture real estate market share
Old school marketing strategy married to AI customization is the secret to success in today’s new and very competitive marketplace, Bernice Ross writes
by Bernice Ross Feb 23
How to raise your price point with luxury staging
Julian Buckner of Vesta Home shares strategies for raising the price point of your average listing and increasing your commission by staging high-end homes effectively
by Julian Buckner Feb 23
Kouri Richins murder trial
As real estate pro Kouri Richins goes on trial for the murder of her husband, learn more about the wheeling and dealing that may lie behind the motive
by Christy Murdock Feb 23
Proptech CEO: We're 'empowering' real estate agents, not 'trying to displace' them
Infinityy wants buyers to turn to listings, not Google, with their questions. And the company believes it can turn early curiosity into faster, more qualified conversations
by Nick Pipitone Feb 23
NAR’s marketing chief reveals the new strategy for Realtors
NAR is making a bold marketing reset after years of turbulence, lawsuits and shakeups. CMO and CCO, Bennett Richardson, talks strategy for new ‘More Than Opening Doors’ campaign