Want to close more deals? Learn to speak your clients' language
Trainer Bernice Ross breaks down the 4 DISC behavioral styles and offers text and email templates and negotiation strategies to help you close the deal
by Bernice Ross May 13
Private listings just got real: State regulators have entered the chat
Opinion
State regulators are scrutinizing Realtor practices and mandating consumer-friendly, fiduciary-level professional behavior, Summer Goralik writes
by Summer Goralik Apr 22
Offerpad joins Opendoor, Fathom in the stock delisting danger zone
IBuyer's market cap has dropped below $50M minimum for 30 consecutive trading days, and the New York Stock Exchange wants to know what the company is going to do about it
by Matt Carter Apr 18
The CCP illusion: NAR’s Jedi mind trick on a failing policy
Opinion
Compliance expert Summer Goralik examines the new watered-down version of Clear Cooperation announced this week along with what it means for agents and consumers
by Summer Goralik Mar 28
The transparency double standard: Ketchmark’s push to repeal CCP
Opinion
Real estate professionals should be making decisions based on what benefits consumers, not out of fear of who might be deposed next, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes
by Summer Goralik Mar 19
Eternal confusion: Mixed messages on amending buyer agreements
Commission lawsuit changes took effect 6 months ago, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes, but uniformity in implementation and guidance remains elusive, fueling industry confusion
by Summer Goralik Mar 4
Should I stay or should I go? A zero-fee touring agreement dilemma
Compliance expert Summer Goralik talks with Professor Tanya Monestier about zero-fee touring agreements. Are they an attempted workaround of NAR's commission lawsuit settlement?
by Summer Goralik Feb 25
Referral fees: The Twilight Zone of compensation disclosure?
Opinion
Amid sweeping commission changes and the push for greater transparency in real estate, rules around referral fees remain elusive, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes for Inman
by Summer Goralik Feb 11
5 strategies for maximizing ROI from rental properties in 2025
With the rental market’s growth poised to continue, investors have an opportunity to maximize ROI by adopting innovative strategies and staying agile, RentRedi CEO Ryan Barone writes
by Ryan Barone Jan 30
Nykia Wright
During her first appearance at an Inman Connect event, Wright said she previously brought another entity back 'from the brink of extinction and irrelevance' and will now do the same at NAR
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 24
Post-final court approval: Highs, lows and everything in between
Opinion
Realtors are likely facing feelings of uncertainty as they attempt to grasp recent developments in the real estate industry. Compliance expert Summer Goralik helps unpack the latest
by Summer Goralik Dec 10
Compliance and off-market listings: The fiduciary duty at play
Opinion
Regardless of the CCP’s future, fiduciary duty remains a constant in real estate practice, demanding an unwavering commitment from licensees, Summer Goralik writes
by Summer Goralik Nov 26
The compliance violations that risk drawing an 'enforcement trifecta'
Opinion
Secret profits, deceitful acts or undisclosed compensation by Realtors could lead to action from multiple enforcement bodies, including NAR, MLSs and state regulators, Summer Goralik writes
by Summer Goralik Nov 12
Will agents actually call you back?
Opinion
What happens if the listing agent won’t return your phone calls? Compliance expert Summer Goralik has the answers you need. Don't let another agent’s unresponsiveness stand in your way
by Summer Goralik Oct 8