National Homeownership Month is a good time to celebrate service
Whether you're working with first-time homebuyers or helping seniors stay in their homes, the way that you support homeownership matters, writes broker-owner Teresa Boardman
by Teresa Boardman Jun 25
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Opinion
On the heels of the National Association of Realtors’ midyear meeting, broker-owner Teresa Boardman wonders why NAR doesn’t livestream (and engage) more members
by Teresa Boardman May 15
Plan if you must, but prepare for the unexpected
Real estate professionals have survived upheaval and change in the past, and we'll do so again, broker-owner Teresa Boardman writes, even if we don't yet know quite how
by Teresa Boardman May 4
Ditch generic marketing: Convey your value with storytelling
Opinion
Forget the infographics, lists and pie charts, broker Teresa Boardman writes. Instead, tell a compelling story about how you've helped your clients
by Teresa Boardman Apr 15
Here's how to talk to buyers now: The Download
We dive deep into the nitty-gritty of exactly how to talk to buyers post-Sitzer and ensure you're communicating your value
by Christy Murdock Nov 18
The Sitzer verdict is in. Here's how to protect your buyer commission
There's already a perfectly simple solution to defining and communicating with buyers about your commission, writes broker-owner Teresa Boardman
by Teresa Boardman Oct 31
Real humans are better than artificial intelligence
Opinion
Although technology has its place, it simply can't compare with the human touch when it comes to marketing and running a real estate business
by Teresa Boardman Oct 12
Stop the bombshell lawsuit panic. Ask your broker about commission
Opinion
You don't have to figure out everything on your own when it comes to buyer commissions and the bombshell lawsuits. It's your broker to help
by Teresa Boardman Sep 22
Get up to speed on programs that help seniors stay in their homes
Opinion
Rather than trying to turn them into listings, it's time for real estate professionals to reach out to senior homeowners with a helping hand
by Teresa Boardman Aug 25
Real estate investors believe the worst may be in the rear view
The outlook is mixed, but 'it does look like prices may have bottomed out and are on their way back up,' said CJ Patrick Company CEO Rick Sharga
by Taylor Anderson Aug 15
July was a record-breaking month for real estate on earth
Opinion
Nothing is going to disrupt the real estate industry in the years ahead as much as the onslaught of climate change
by Teresa Boardman Aug 14
Don't take it personally: 15 reasons past clients switch agents
There are many reasons a past client or current friend may not reach out to you as their real estate agent. Don't take it personally
by Teresa Boardman Sep 13
Well-intentioned rent control laws can do more harm than good: Study
A new study comes as city, state and federal lawmakers call for caps on how much landlords can raise rent. In 1 case, property taxes were projected to drop 4% as a result of rent control laws
by Taylor Anderson Jun 7
11 things you won't learn in a real estate licensing course
Here's the skinny on the critical info new agents need that they’ll never tell you in licensing class
by Teresa Boardman Jan 17
Does rent control make housing affordable?
Opinion
St. Paul, Minnesota, recently enacted a new rent control ordinance, capping yearly rent increases at 3%, but is it actually progress for housing affordability? A St. Paul native and real estate pro weighs in
by Teresa Boardman Jan 4