Office-exclusive listings are the same as pocket listings. Why doesn't NAR think so?
Opinion
Under the Clear Cooperation Policy, a listing can be 'withheld' from the MLS and become an office-exclusive listing
by Teresa Boardman Mar 2
2 more Tampa-area teams join eXp Realty after Kendall Bonner Team
With their moves to eXp, the teams will merge under the Tampa Bay Home Team banner and will also strategically collaborate with the Kendall Bonner Team across the greater Tampa market
Combine social listening with your CRM to upgrade your marketing
Social listening and customer relationship management software allow agents to use data in real time to make informed decisions about both marketing and sales of properties
by Alyssa Brody Mar 1
Is it worth it? The cost risks of 10 traditional marketing tactics
Real estate marketing tools and tactics can cost time, money, energy or repeat business, and therefore, it's imperative to parse through what's worth the investment and what's not
14 FREE tools to elevate your graphics game
Enhance your social media feeds without spending a dime. Check out these 14 free and user-friendly tools for designing stunning graphics
by Jessi Healey Mar 1
From manager to president — growth and leadership lessons
It's not enough to maintain the status quo. Making your mark as a leader involves a growth mindset and a focus on the bottom line
Here's where you're cutting back your marketing spend: Pulse
Last week, we asked you to tell us where you're trimming the fat in your budget. Here's what you had to say
by Inman Mar 1
The no-nonsense guide to bootstrapping your business
Think DIY is just for newbies to the real estate industry? Find out how you can bootstrap aspects of your business at any point — and how to decide which skills you bring to the table
by Christy Murdock Mar 1
EXp cites 'volatile housing market' for double-digit sales decline in Q4
EXp World Holdings' revenue increased 13% to $933M in Q4 2022 as closed transaction sides and volume fell by 13% and 16%, respectively, according to an earnings call Tuesday afternoon
by Marian McPherson Feb 28
How to brand yourself when you're broke (Hint: Think Bergdorf’s)
In the first event of Fordham REI’s new series, Bess Freedman, CEO of Brown Harris Stevens, sat down with her mentor Barbara Corcoran for the kickoff of the school’s 'Titan Talks'
by Christy Murdock Feb 28
Helping new buyers get 'invested' in real estate
Opinion
When working with buyers, take that conversation one step further and share what you know about the different investment opportunities in real estate
by Brittny McKay Feb 28
ChatGPT's take on commissions, compliance and the MLS
Cooperation and compensation are important parts of the real estate business. But the idea that they are inextricably tied to one another in the MLS structure, or that the marketplace would not value an MLS without a compensation feature, is short-sighted
by Sam DeBord Feb 28
Agents share their biggest ‘green flags’ in leadership
Opinion
Green flags in leadership are just as important to identify as the red flags. Knowing which leaders are worth supporting and following matters as much as knowing those to avoid
by Jessi Healey Feb 28
Former KW CEO slams Gary Keller, calls company 'criminal enterprise'
Former Keller Williams CEO John Davis says he wants his claims decided through a public trial, not arbitration. KW called Davis's claims 'unsubstantiated, unwarranted, and disparaging'
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 28
BHHS CEO Christy Budnick is ready to dive into the spring market
As 'motivator and chief encourager' of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Budnick said she's bullish about the upcoming year. Agents who get down to business will thrive, she added
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 28
Quitting time? How brokers can help cash-strapped agents survive
Opinion
In a market where listings are still scarce, a mid-career agent is having difficulties. What can the broker do for an agent in this position, who is completely strapped for cash?
by Anthony Askowitz Feb 28