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
Will dual agency become common after NAR's settlement?
Some believe more buyers will come to the table without agents. That could lead to fertile breeding grounds for the polarizing practice sometimes known as 'double ending'
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 4
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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
Decades of NAR membership data has vanished amid enrollment dip
Each month, the trade group publicly reports the size of its ranks and other data on its official website. But as recently as this month, state-by-state and national data is nowhere to be found
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 24
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
That's a lot of zeroes. So where do we go from here? The Download
This week, we're breaking down the aftermath of that $5B verdict in favor of the plaintiffs in the bombshell Sitzer | Burnett commission lawsuits
by Christy Murdock Nov 3
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
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Opinion
Broker Teresa Boardman writes that consumers and agents at large have the wrong information and the wrong idea about NAR, especially in the wake of its sexual harassment scandal
by Teresa Boardman Sep 11
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
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
You can do more than write about hate speech
Opinion
If you think a member of the National Association of Realtors has done something unethical as outlined in the Code of Ethics, please file a complaint
by Teresa Boardman Jul 25