Restore the MLS: A return to cooperation, not control
Opinion
All-or-nothing mandates push the industry away from the MLS. Here’s how MLSs must evolve
How 'coming soons' could lead to DOJ intervention
CRMLS’s Art Carter and Ed Zorn unpack the heated ‘coming soon’ debate
magic words to help real estate agents close more deals
These 5 simple phrases from Jimmy Burgess have helped countless agents win more listings, close more buyers and lead to more cooperative transactions with other agents
by Jimmy Burgess Nov 9
Why collaboration and cooperation are the future of real estate
In today’s more challenging market, agents are banding together to stay competitive. Mike Bruce of Denver Metro Association of Realtors offers strategies for working together more effectively
by Mike Bruce Jul 24
Even if you're a solo agent, it still pays to be a team player
You might work alone, but you weren’t meant to grow alone, broker and author Jessica Souza writes. Lean into collaboration and cooperation to boost your real estate career
by Jessica Souza Jul 19
13 ways to weave connection and community into your business
Each of these actions, Debra Trappen writes, offers a meaningful way to connect with your community and contribute to a more resilient, compassionate and prosperous world
by Debra Trappen Nov 16
NAR commission settlement rules will go into effect in August
The massive trade organization promised in March to make various policy changes as part of a landmark settlement. The rules will now roll out slightly later than expected
by Jim Dalrymple II May 3
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
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