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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
Be transparent: How to have the commission conversation
Opinion
The DOJ-NAR probe brings to focus that we should be educating consumers on commission from the get-go. Here's how to approach the conversation
by Gavin Payne Dec 2
Does your advertising paint a true picture?
Opinion
In real estate, transparency should matter. However, there's a lot of self-promotional marketing in the industry that falls firmly in the gray areas between truth and fiction
by Teresa Boardman Jun 17
Full disclosure: Sellers fear transparency — here's how to get past it
Sellers often approach disclosures with dread. Agents need to counsel them about the many benefits of disclosure, from building mutual trust to offering legal protection
by Jenny Usaj Jun 14
How to manage the impact of COVID-19 on your organization
Forget business as usual. Get in touch with the realities of the present moment to develop deeper relationships with your team and your clients
How new trends in automation are streamlining title transactions
Just like the rest of real estate, the title industry is embracing technology and its many benefits. When partnering with a title company, be sure to understand how it deploys technology in its systems — and how that tech can be used to help create the best service for you and your clients
by Tom Huddleston Mar 18
Zillow and Opendoor, be transparent about iBuyer profitability: DelPrete
Opinion
Our industry needs to better understand the economic equation of iBuying. The request is simple: Have an honest, upfront conversation about profitability
by Mike DelPrete Feb 12
4 lessons one real estate pro learned from Doctors Without Borders
Doctors Without Borders is a unique organization doing much-needed work around the world. But the lessons of leadership apply to every business in every industry. Here's what one real estate professional learned from MSF about building a relationship-based business
by Bao Le Aug 6
How to be the leader your team needs right now
Under today's pressures, leaders have to step up and guide the way. The leadership qualities that empower teams through the good times are the same ones that motivate them through the bad. Here's how to lead with T.R.U.S.T.
by Missy Yost Mar 23
Homebuyers' biggest agent gripe? 'Commissions are too high'
More than 4 in 10 consumers believe commissions are too high, according to a new study from ShelterZoom
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 11
Why it's time to pull back the curtain on commission
Opinion
In an age of complete transparency over the costs of the real estate transactions, buyer's agents need to prove their worth
by Patrick Kilner Jun 19
No anti walking
The National Association of Realtors’ board approved 5 new policies designed to improve public trust in the profession
How we as an industry can become more accountable and transparent
It starts with demanding more from the MLSs
by Jim Weix May 22
How much transparency do you need in your real estate business?
Opinion
Trust is at the heart of all connection
by Bernice Ross Apr 2
7 things real estate leaders should never do
Opinion
Know which side of the desk you're on
by Spyro Kemble Feb 22