Largest MLS in nation signs off on slew of big changes to listings
California Regional MLS, which boasts more than 108,000 subscribers, has instituted changes on how listing agents and brokers appear on online listing pages
Need buy-side help? Hire candidates with these 6 skills
Thinking about hiring a showing assistant or buyer's agent? This list of must-have skills, qualities and traits will come in handy as you vet potential team members
by Adam Hergenrother Aug 19
Ready to add a listing agent to your team? 6 traits to look for
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Find someone who's better than you and who understands how to manage clients, communicate with authority and compassion, and get deals done
by Adam Hergenrother Aug 12
How to explain the value of a buyer's agent to clients
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Don't neglect to explain how valuable local knowledge can be, along with the importance of representation and being a fiduciary
by Jay Thompson Jul 14
Compensation errors, wrong hires and other costly mistakes team leaders make
Having the right team can be a major boon to your business — provided you take steps to avoid these 10 mistakes that can undermine the success of your team
by Bernice Ross Jun 18
Team structure 101: Breaking down 21 positions
Here's an illustration of job descriptions that might exist to serve a team in giving clients world-class service
by Adam Hergenrother Jun 17
How to help homebuyers compete in 2021 
Guide clients through any feelings of discouragement, and help them navigate an informed, prepared search
by Santiago Arana Feb 23
California Regional MLS allows display of buyer agent commissions
Listing brokers and agents will not be able to opt out of having the compensation they're offering made public, according to the California Regional MLS
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 12
Redfin to display buyer's agent commissions in 65 markets
Redfin's brokerage website and mobile application will soon display the amount of compensation being offered to buyers' agents on more than 700,000 listings
by Patrick Kearns Feb 8
RE/MAX starts displaying buyers' agent commission on listings
The move comes in the wake of the agreement between NAR and DOJ concerning Realtor competition
by Patrick Kearns Jan 29
A commission suit with a twist: It's the buyers who are getting screwed
A new lawsuit filed earlier this week sits in stark contrast to 3 previous homeseller suits that allege commission sharing between cooperating brokers inflates seller costs
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 29
6 reasons your client should walk away from buying a house
As a buyer's agent, it's your responsibility to represent your client's best interests. If one of these scenarios presents itself, you should advise your client to rethink the sale
by Vance Kellogg Aug 23