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
Sell quick or languish: Digging into luxury properties' days on market
Findings from new Concierge Auctions report show six-month listing agreements may not suit many luxury property agents
by Gill South Apr 18
How do you handle listing clients who want to FSBO?
Scripts for overcoming objections
by Julie Nelson Dec 8
A man giving a presentation
Agent Brian Weast shares his secrets
by Pat Hiban Jul 25
Nonverbal communication is how agents really win listing presentations
Ditch the scripts and instead match your prospects' body language and vocal tone to earn their trust
by ActiveRain Aug 1
Consider using call-capture, syndication tools
by Bernice Ross Aug 18