How to reject a homebuyer’s offer respectfully
Opinion
The next time you have to contact an agent to give him or her the bad news, be polite and gracious
by Teresa Boardman Apr 12
Realtors react to NAR's new three-dimensional logo
The reviews are mostly negative, but branding experts reveal insights behind the change
by Patrick Kearns Apr 10
What if real estate was more like the health care industry?
Opinion
Why competition makes us better
by Teresa Boardman Apr 5
How the inventory shortage is throwing a wrench in my business
Opinion
All the technology in the world won't provide us with more homes to sell
by Teresa Boardman Mar 8
One broker reflects on 50 years of fair housing
Opinion
Agents should be more inclusive in marketing homes
by Teresa Boardman Feb 22
What is leadership anyway? Notes from a broker on the fringe
Opinion
Admire people who have the courage to be loud and bold
by Teresa Boardman Feb 9
What happened to true customer service?
Opinion
It’s all about the client experience — be respectful
by Teresa Boardman Feb 2
Is withholding from the MLS crossing the fair housing line?
Opinion
Finding the right buyer may have more implications than you think
by Teresa Boardman Jan 12
An optimistic real estate broker's 2018 forecast
Opinion
This year will be the year of 'the woman'
by Teresa Boardman Dec 29
The winners and losers of this year's real estate recruiting season
Opinion
Franchisors, brokers, MLSs — everyone’s focused on agents right now
by Sam DeBord Dec 5
Listen, NAR: Homeownership isn't all about taxes
Opinion
Where's the campaign against the growing cost of health care that affects members and the middle class?
by Teresa Boardman Dec 1
One broker's love-hate relationship with agent recruitment
Opinion
Trying to recruit me is a waste of time for the recruiter -- but not a waste of time for me
by Teresa Boardman Nov 10
Surprise: RPR is way better than you think
Opinion
This app is an overlooked, easy-to-use, real estate information gold mine
by Teresa Boardman Oct 27
When business is sluggish: 10 to-dos for the slow season
Seek self-improvement and business organization in your downtime
by Teresa Boardman Oct 12
Agents resist being replaced, not new technology
Opinion
Most people are going to resist bad ideas, even if they are new
by Teresa Boardman Sep 28