At Coldwell Banker's Gen Blue Experience event, Kalama Kim predicted that everything from a DOJ antitrust case to 'marginal agents' could soon upend the real estate industry
Opinion
If home prices are at an all-time high, how can we say that commissions are going down? Here's what agents might not be noticing when it comes to their commission
Handle the commission objection with confidence, and know your value. These five reasons illustrate why you’re worth every penny
Opinion
NAR has been fighting for commission while letting the industry slide in the public’s opinion. Here's what we should be doing
Total commission revenue in 2021 could ultimately top $100B for the first time ever, according to a new report from Knock
So many new agents choose a brokerage by going with the one that offers the highest split. This can not only be a huge mistake, but it can set a newbie up for failure
From commissions and entrepreneurism to Poland's legendary tale of the '1-hour MLS,' there are few places like the US when it comes to real estate
With inventory starvation, agents need to explore all possibilities to gain more listings — and FSBOs are ripe for the picking. Here is a novel way to get in front of potential (and actual) FSBOs
Commissions are still king, but more and more agents are looking for alternative revenue streams in the form of stocks and profit sharing
Opinion
Parting ways with a client is never easy, but it’s sometimes necessary to protect your business and sanity. Here are some key strategies for ending a client-agent relationship professionally
Opinion
A buyer's agent is upset about listing agents demanding a larger piece of the sales commission. How should her broker react?
For salaried employees, child or spousal support depends on the parties' combined income. For agents with fluctuating income based on commissions, how is that support figure calculated?
Former Compass agents Todd and Lisa Sheppard have filed a class-action suit against the brokerage for allegedly price-fixing and making unfair commission deductions
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions of a person’s life. Being a good agent means offering your expertise and honest opinions. It also means understanding how to deal with tough clients while maintaining a healthy working relationship
Operating a brokerage during extreme market fluctuations? You'll need to develop a strategy — and that starts with supporting your agents, providing superior service and learning how to be flexible through it all