Real estate school doesn't prepare you for this
Kate Tofuri and Alli Trowbridge unpack the gap between licensure and success
real estate agent questions
Just because an agent is thinking of making a move doesn't mean they're looking for a new model
by Deb Siefkin May 7
Real Housewife of OC Gina Kirschenheiter on doing real estate with her 'work and life partner'
In this exclusive interview, the Real Housewife dished on beating the ‘Housewife curse,’ being parodied by the late Catherine O’Hara and more
by Dani Vanderboegh Feb 27
NAR Code of Ethics
You passed the licensing exam. But the Code of Ethics that governs this profession doesn’t end with a test score — it's where your career begins, coach Darryl Davis writes
by Darryl Davis Feb 24
From selling MAC to 'Owning Manhattan': Tricia Lee shares her meteoric rise
Find out how the 'honorary mayor of Brooklyn' really feels about her expansion into Manhattan, her fans’ outcry over the Season 2 trailer, and Jessica Markowski’s social media
by Dani Vanderboegh Dec 9
Selling the OC cast
We asked The Oppenheim Group's Orange County agents to share 3 things most people don't know about them. Here are the Netflix stars’ fun facts, along with personal pictures
by Dani Vanderboegh Nov 12
Realtor.com sued for copyright over attempt to capitalize on Taylor Swift engagement hype
A Kansas City photographer sued NAR and Realtor.com's parent company for publishing her copyrighted photos of Travis Kelce's estate without her permission
by Taylor Anderson Oct 21
Person holding fist in air in triumph
During a time of significant disruption, new agents have continued to enter the industry with optimism. Turns out, many of them have good reason — they're crushing it
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 24
Broker Spotlight: Kevin Leatherman, Leatherman Homes
Learn how this industry leader, mentor and coach helps agents lean into consistency to build reputations as productive, knowledgeable pros with their fingers on the pulse of every market
by Christy Murdock Jul 31
Broker Spotlight: Kristin Barry, Arbor Real Estate
Find out how this Orange County, California, indie broker leads 'with a balance of compliance, mentorship and heart'
by Christy Murdock Jul 24
Real estate licensing should require blackbelt-level mastery
If departments of real estate were serious about their mission to protect the public, they would align licensing education with actual practice in the industry, broker Spencer Krull writes
by Spencer Krull Jun 5
Broker ends suit after West Virginia kills brick-and-mortar mandate
On April 25, the state's governor signed legislation that created an exception to the requirement for out-of-state brokers who have an office in their home state
Measure to disband Florida Real Estate Commission met with alarm
If passed into law, the bill would end the 7-member body that oversees licensing and disciplinary matters for 320K real estate professionals. Florida Realtors and other groups slammed the plan
by Taylor Anderson Apr 17
Broker sues over state brick-and-mortar office mandates
Online fee-for-services broker Derek Eisenberg, the founder of Continental Real Estate Group, is suing Nevada and West Virginia over the requirements, alleging they're unconstitutional
Only 29% of agents are doing deals. Here's how to be one of them
From underqualified agents to mindless recruiting practices, team leader Carl Medford outlines the things that need to change in order to elevate the industry
by Carl Medford Feb 6