Opinion
Anthropologist Robin Dunbar introduced the idea that humans can maintain meaningful social relationships with only about 150 people. That's not enough to sustain a real estate business
Opinion
Stephen Brobeck, senior fellow at the Consumer Policy Center, responds to Cara Ameer's recent critique of the CPC's report on post-settlement changes impacting homebuyers
Opinion
The Echo Fine Properties arbitration offers proof that real estate pros can turn the tide and ensure that they're compensated for their time, Spencer Krull writes
Opinion
Mergers and acquisitions are big business, and technology plays a critical role, writes contributor Lauren Henss. The real game changer? Whether the organization can handle the merger swiftly
Opinion
Referral fees are just the starting point for a larger conversation real estate professionals need to have about transparency, Cara Ameer writes
Opinion
Whether it ends in settlement, dismissal or a landmark ruling, Derek Carlson writes, it marks another turning point in an industry undergoing rapid transformation
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Transactional selling might win you a one-time real estate deal, Josh Ries writes. Consultative selling builds a business that lasts
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Marketing and transformation experts Troy Palmquist and Lauren Henss discuss the future for smaller indie brokerages in the face of rampant real estate industry consolidation
Opinion
The Brown Harris Stevens CEO talks about the real-world impacts of private listing networks on agents, clients and the price discovery process
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New contributors and agents Chris and Diana Servedio Martis say that new real estate agents need hands-on experience, not just online quizzes, to get up to speed
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The Consumer Policy Center still thinks commissions are too high. Cara Ameer writes that buyers and their agents should be allowed to determine the value of competent representation
Opinion
As we step into the season of giving and gratitude, Lori Muller writes that it's a good time to reflect on all that the industry gives us, so we can give back to others
Opinion
Coach Darryl Davis shares his personal journey and explains why helping others on both the personal and societal levels is essential for creating positive change
Opinion
In the current market, the way listings reach consumers matters more than ever, Amit Kulkarni writes. Buyers need greater visibility, but the industry is shifting toward less of it
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Compliance expert Summer Goralik examines the Delegate Body’s surprising vote against referral-fee disclosure at the National Association of Realtors’ NXT conference in Houston
