The 3 stages of a listing — and how to win each one
Put effort into the before, during and after of the listing appointment to position the property and generate additional leads from the process, Nick Schlekeway writes
by Nick Schlekeway Jun 13
About to expire? How to hit reset on stale listings (and salty sellers)
What can you do to prevent your listing from languishing on the market? Try these strategies from trainer Bernice Ross to hit the refresh button with your sellers and build buzz around the property
by Bernice Ross Dec 4
EXp not 'doing broker-to-broker compensation' — with caveats
A much-discussed listing agreement update reflects upcoming NAR rules, but it doesn't bar sellers from offering compensation to buyers' agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 24
Consumer watchdog develops new standard to assess buyer contracts
After brokerages and MLSs reached out, the Consumer Federation of America created criteria focused on whether agreements are readable, understandable, and fair to buyers
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 16
A piece of chocolate cake being removed from the whole
The California Association of Realtors says even though offers of compensation among brokers remain legal, members and their clients should not rely on 'historically common practices'
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 12
Lesson Learned: Stay off the real estate rollercoaster
Find out what NYC associate broker Bill Kowalczuk has learned during his years in the business and what he'd be doing if he weren't in real estate
by Christy Murdock Jul 8
Plans, appeals, warnings: Inman's Top 5 stories of the week
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Jul 5
10 things to do to stay relevant as a real estate agent in 2024
No matter what's going on in the industry at large, everyone has the opportunity to get better, faster and stronger at what they do every day, broker Joseph Santini writes
by Joseph Santini Apr 17
Luxury brokerage faces court battle to get its buyer agent paid
Beverly Hills Estates, led by Branden and Rayni Williams, in fight for agent Michelle Graci's right to agreed-upon 50% of the deal's broker commission after seller Ronen Nahum alleged misconduct
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 14
NAR President addresses Realtors for first time since Sitzer verdict
In a 5-minute video posted online Wednesday, NAR President Tracy Kasper urged Realtors to be transparent about commission negotiations as NAR gears up for a long legal battle ahead
by Marian McPherson Nov 8
Massachusetts orders halt to MV Realty's 40-year listing contracts
Preliminary injunction in Massachusetts says 'homeowner benefit agreements' are actually high-interest mortgage loans and can no longer be offered or enforced until case is resolved
Northwest MLS eliminates broker commission sharing as default
Effective Oct. 3, NWMLS's forms will specify that buyer broker compensation will come directly from sellers and offer new options for how listing agents and buyer agents will be paid
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 22
NAR: Don't work without a written listing agreement
Trade group says agents and brokers want to avoid MLS policies and rules, but are taking on major risks
by Andrea V. Brambila May 10
You see another agent's for-sale sign in your neighbor's yard. Now what?
Opinion
Losing a listing is tough, but it’s not the end of the world. Keep your professionalism front and center, learn from this experience, and incorporate that learning so it’s less likely to happen in the future
by Jay Thompson May 5
How to combat 5 common lies listing agents tell — and win the listing
Opinion
Be sure to always ask if the other agent has promised anything that you haven’t. That will be your opportunity to counter any lies with truth
by Carl Medford Mar 2