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
Can flat-fee brokerages solve the principal-agent problem?
Federa thinks so. The company argues that because its agents know they are getting their pay from the flat fee, they're more apt to be more honorable to the seller's needs
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 28
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
BidMyListing aims to win listing leads with direct payments to sellers
Fresh off a $5M seed round in April, the Altman Brothers-endorsed startup is banking on the idea that the industry will see its bidding process as a more direct marketing expense
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 23
Leverage led this team to do more than 500 annual transactions
Opinion
Leverage is not a one-and-done proposition. Layering different types of leverage helps drive stellar results
by Jimmy Burgess Apr 21
19 tips for writing airtight contracts now
Ensure both you and your client are protected with practically perfect contract writing using these 19 tips
by Cara Ameer Feb 7
7 videos that will change the way you communicate with clients
If you’re looking to scale your business without sacrificing your communication with clients, start shooting videos that explain the next steps in their process. Not only will these videos help you as an agent, your clients will be better served as well
by Jimmy Burgess Oct 28
How to handle difficult clients: When and how to walk away
Opinion
Parting ways with a client is never easy, but it’s sometimes necessary to protect your business and sanity. Here are some key strategies for ending a client-agent relationship professionally
by Jay Thompson May 19
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