Don't hang up (yet)! What you can learn from cringey spam calls
While you probably don't want to listen to those spammy sales calls, they can teach you something about what to do, and what not to do, when communicating with clients and leads
by Jonathan Pressman Sep 26
Existing-home sales fall off 0.7% led by Southern, Western markets
Sales of existing homes slid 0.7 percent between July and August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.04 million but held steady in the Northeast and rose in the Midwest
by Ben Verde Sep 21
The best advice most real estate agents don’t want to hear
Knowing and acting on what you need to hear — not what you want to hear — is key to growing and optimizing your professional performance
by Jimmy Burgess Sep 21
The pandemic broke open houses. Can a financial downturn fix them?
Open houses have been on the decline for decades, with a typical seller hosting just 1 open house before a sale. But an Intel review of data shows a downturn could breathe new life into the practice
by Marian McPherson Sep 20
CRMLS partners with CubiCasa to proliferate industry with floor plans
This is the latest influential partnership the Finland-based software company has established, having also inked deals with RE/MAX and UtahRealEstate within the last year
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 20
Christie's International Real Estate welcomes Austin affiliate
The new affiliate is owned and operated by Jerry Mooty, Jr., with Romeo Manzanilla serving as COO and broker of record. It builds upon Christie's existing presence in Dallas and Houston
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 20
No more 'business as usual': Here's what NAR needs to change next
Opinion
Pam O'Connor, retired CEO of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and NAR thought leader, offers her insights into the problems inherent in NAR's business and leadership models
by Pam O'Connor Sep 20
8 reasons sellers aren't selling (and how to get them off the fence)
Interest rates, insurance premiums, tax concerns and more are keeping sellers from putting their homes on the market and forcing them to defer their dreams
by Carl Medford Sep 20
Mutiny inside NAR as staffers call for resignations of top executives
Employees of the trade group demanded the departures of NAR CEO Bob Goldberg, President Tracy Kasper, Chief Legal Officer Katie Johnson and head of HR Donna Gland on Monday
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 19
NAR loses 'Great Place to Work' distinction on heels of Chicago rally
A rally at NAR headquarters in Chicago drew few Realtors on Monday, but organizers at the NAR Accountability Project declared a win nonetheless after NAR lost its 'Great Place to Work' merit
by Taylor Anderson Sep 18
RE/MAX settles bombshell commission lawsuits for $55M
The deal resolves claims in both the Sitzer and Moehrl antitrust cases. The franchisor agreed to change its business practices, including 'no longer forcing homesellers to pay buyer’s agents'
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 18
MLS PIN settlement approved after overcoming judge's qualms
Judge Patti Saris preliminarily approved the deal after settlement fund restructuring. The case could provide a sneak peek at broader changes pending bombshell commission suit outcomes
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 14
5 safety questions (and loads of resources) to safeguard your team
Do you know how to keep your team safe from out-of-control clients or leads? Do they? Here's how to start an important conversation around agent security
by Rachael Hite Sep 13
Here's what you can do to mitigate the 'lock-in effect' for clients
Opinion
Current market conditions may have homeowners feeling trapped. Splitero CEO Michael Gifford shares a perspective shift to help you provide hope and flexibility
by Michael Gifford Sep 13
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Opinion
Where’s the line? Season 2 of 'Selling the OC' is a real-time exploration of what's appropriate in the workplace as the drama unfolds both at The Oppenheim Group and on the national stage
by Dani Vanderboegh Sep 11