Commissions may be going up, but are agents making less?
Opinion
As major brokerage brands settle the bombshell commission lawsuits, real estate agents will be discussing their commissions more than ever before
by Teresa Boardman May 16
Help your clients stay one step ahead of the scammers
Find out how to protect your clients from the proliferation of online scammers who are seeking to take advantage of them
by Teresa Boardman Apr 25
20 property photo crimes you should never commit
Forget bells and whistles. Get back to basics with one of your listing's most important marketing tools — great photography
by Teresa Boardman Apr 15
How well do you really understand real estate contracts?
Providing the highest level of client service means understanding the ins and outs of real estate contracts
by Teresa Boardman Apr 6
A new faucet? Hand sanitizer? The unlikely marketing spends that have a big payoff
Opinion
Marketing doesn't just come from online platforms and social media. Some of the most important things you need can be found nearby
by Teresa Boardman Mar 14
Office-exclusive listings are the same as pocket listings. Why doesn't NAR think so?
Opinion
Under the Clear Cooperation Policy, a listing can be 'withheld' from the MLS and become an office-exclusive listing
by Teresa Boardman Mar 2
Courses designed to 'raise the bar' don't go far enough
Opinion
It is the little things that happen every day that cause distrust and the accusation that Realtors are not professional enough. Here's how to make things better
by Teresa Boardman Feb 10
AI now complete with built-in stereotyping
Opinion
If you want to use the ChatGPT chatbot for marketing, you need to be aware of its limitations and potential drawbacks
by Teresa Boardman Jan 27
2023 may turn out to be the year for loud quitting
Opinion
Sometimes quitting is the right thing to do. Having a plan first is a good idea — but not required
by Teresa Boardman Jan 13
2023 is going to be alright
You've got 365 days to work with in 2023. Whatever your circumstances, that adds up to (at least) 365 opportunities in the coming year
by Teresa Boardman Jan 11
Inclusive is just a word until it's put into practice
Opinion
An inclusive organization values all members for who they are, not just what they look like, how much money they make or how much power they hold
by Teresa Boardman Dec 23
I want to put some of the reality back into realty
Opinion
Do you ever wish HGTV showed the reality of real estate? Most of us are selling regular homes to the average American, and the reality is not always picture perfect
by Teresa Boardman Dec 13
Want more options? Make getting a brokers license your winter project
Opinion
Flexibility and agility are always useful for independent contractors. Obtaining your brokers license during your downtime gives you more professional options
by Teresa Boardman Nov 3
Mid-term elections impact real estate. Vote
Opinion
We can all ignore elections as being 'political' but that won’t make them go away. No adult who is old enough to vote is above politics
by Teresa Boardman Oct 24
Why is proptech being used to make housing less affordable?
Opinion
Housing fills a basic human need, so why is proptech being used to enrich the few rather than to benefit the many?
by Teresa Boardman Oct 13