'Marginal agents' with fewer sales now claim quarter of commissions
Agents with 5 or fewer sales a year took in an estimated 25-30% of all commission income in 3 disparate markets, according to an analysis of MLS data by the Consumer Federation of America
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 10
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The National Association of Realtors unveiled 'Commitment to Excellence,' an online program that lets agents test their professionalism and proficiency and recommends steps for improvement
A gold star standing out in a sea of gray stars
What can we do to correct the big problem cited in the DANGER report: nominal agents?
by John Sims Mar 16
A mushroom cloud
Real estate industry experts say consolidation is the future
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 23
Rob Hahn: The path forward for the Realtor association
A network of threads connecting pins on a board
Your personal journey is your differentiator
by Ryan Fletcher Jun 9
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The largest segment of future homebuyers will have the last word
by Russ Cofano Mar 11
What happens when you apply law of attraction to DANGER Report?
Opinion
A positive outlook on the future of the industry
by Mark Leader Aug 28
Opinion: How changes to commission and industry structures threaten agent longevity
Opinion
The product of NAR's 70-plus interviews with industry CEOs and nearly 8,000 Realtor surveys
by John Blom Jun 19
Opinion: Does real estate have an identity crisis?
Opinion
How to manage it and make more money
by Kathleen Allardyce Jun 18
Did NAR's 'DANGER Report' help or hurt Realtors?
Findings that paint an unflattering portrait of the industry have sparked debate among agents
by Teke Wiggin Jun 16
Danger Report Part 1: Focusing on the agent
The product of NAR's 70-plus interviews with industry CEOs and nearly 8,000 Realtor surveys
by John Blom Jun 10
'Danger' report alerts industry to 50 biggest threats
Consultant: Organizations that prep best will have a competitive advantage
by Andrea V. Brambila May 15