Agents, hold yourselves to a higher standard — especially in a hectic market
Opinion
As professionals, we must focus on the long haul — while working together, helping our clients and always doing the right thing
by Jeff Martel Mar 23
A pair of boxing gloves, red and blue
Trade group's president accuses commission detractors of duplicity 'for a payout' under the guise of protecting consumers
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 18
Study commissioned by REX claims commissions are deeply inflated
Real estate commissions are inflated by as much as $50B per year due to the lack of price competition created by having listing brokers set co-op fees for buyer brokers, according to the report in the Berkeley Business Law Journal
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 12
How Google Alerts can help you stay on top of your business
Whether used for reputation management, keeping an eye on the agents you work with or getting an edge on the competition, Google Alerts are invaluable
by Jay Thompson Mar 10
MLS, brokerage giants hit with commission price-fixing lawsuit
Homesellers accuse Massachusetts-based MLS PIN, Realogy, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices of America of conspiracy to stifle competition and inflate commissions
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 22
Here's how to tap into an athlete's mindset — and win today
Beating out competition, breaking limitations and making the impossible happen are things athletes train for. Here's how to tap into their mindset to make great strides in business and life
by Tamara Bakir Nov 13
Casting call: Who is New York's next top-producing real estate agent?
Open auditions will be held in Albany on Friday, September 11, for 'The Real Estate Commission,' a new competitive reality TV show set to air on Amazon Prime in January
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 10
Want to inspire your agents to be better? 5 coaching tips for brokers
Brokers can bring so much to the table by offering coaching opportunities to agents. Your motivations, guidance, advice and availability is critical to their success. Here are a handful of coaching tips brokers should heed
by Erica Ramus Aug 20
Get real! 3 tips for helping buyers stop chasing shiny objects
Because they're often distracted by shiny objects, homebuyers might be missing out on opportunities to purchase with little or no competition. Here are a few things agents can do to help clients adapt their behaviors and increase their chances of success
by Carl Medford Aug 10
Agent/broker perspective: Is now the right time to acquire a competitor?
Opinion
In today's shaky economy, when things are still up in the air, should real estate companies plan for expansion through acquisitions?
by Anthony Askowitz May 19
4 ways giving back helps you become a better agent
Opinion
Volunteering helps to keep your perspective fresh by broadening your horizons
by Marilyn Blume Jan 20
You’re the worst! 15 lessons I’ve learned from bad salespeople
Opinion
Having to endure awful sales experiences reminds us what not to do when trying to land new business
by Teresa Boardman Sep 19
How to stay competitive in a cooling market
As you look for a competitive edge, embrace your own personality and strengths, and look for ways to amplify them
by Anna Johansson Sep 13
Real estate’s big threat, according to a Coldwell Banker NRT exec
Susan Yannaccone discusses Coldwell Banker's strengths, how to elevate more women to power and one existential threat looming on the horizon for real estate right now
by Patrick Kearns Mar 15
Competition from Zillow, AI is the biggest fear among brokers: NAR
Among 6,107 brokers surveyed for NAR's 2019 'Profile of Real Estate Firms,' 43% fear 'nontraditional' players