Who are Realtor association rules really protecting?
Opinion
Our Realtor rules are often obscure, byzantine and confusing to consumers
by Teresa Boardman Oct 17
Will the real estate business become dystopian?
Opinion
In a world of fierce competition, it's easy to imagine dystopian outcomes for our industry
by Teresa Boardman Oct 3
You’re the worst! 15 lessons I’ve learned from bad salespeople
Opinion
Having to endure awful sales experiences reminds us what not to do when trying to land new business
by Teresa Boardman Sep 19
The real estate industry's legacy in modern segregation
Opinion
A St. Paul real estate exhibit shines the spotlight on the legacy of racially restrictive deeds that prevented black homeownership
by Teresa Boardman Aug 29
Never underestimate the value of your knowledge about housing
Opinion
Real estate agents ought to be familiar with the attributes of local housing inventory before anything else
by Teresa Boardman Aug 15
The one question you should ask yourself every day
Opinion
Asking 'what could go wrong?' can help you prepare for the worst and make sure things go right
by Teresa Boardman Aug 1
How technology changed the real estate game
Opinion
Emerging technologies applied in industries such as ours reflect a new generation of entrepreneurs' ambitions. Ignore these trends at your own risk
by Jay Thompson Jul 24
Why the tech revolution has been overhyped
Opinion
Despite the plethora of new tech and abundant online information, the fundamentals of the real estate transaction process remain the same
by Teresa Boardman Jul 18
Why everyone deserves a home that isn't made of cloth
Opinion
There are multiple barriers to housing the homeless. Let's work on getting rid of some of them
by Teresa Boardman Jul 5
Don't be a broke agent: Learn to manage your money
Opinion
If you don't have a budget or a plan, you can always make one today and start tracking your expenses
by Teresa Boardman Jun 13
A robotic arm sealing up a package
Opinion
Commission has always been negotiable, regardless of the new tech on the block. New business models are just creating smarter consumers, not displacing agents
by Teresa Boardman May 31
Why the biggest challenge to local real estate isn’t iBuyers
Opinion
What consumers appear to need right now is housing, affordable housing, sustainable homeownership and fair housing — not homebuying and selling programs
by Teresa Boardman May 16
Why we need to get real about working with elderly clients
Opinion
The number of elderly homeowners with dementia is likely to increase. We need to discuss how to transact with them ethically
by Teresa Boardman May 2
50 blog post ideas that'll attract homesellers
Opinion
Position yourself as the expert by showcasing your local knowledge, addressing questions and helping sellers understand what they don't know about the process
by Teresa Boardman Apr 18
Do you have 'snow plow' parents on your hands? Been there
Opinion
Here's what I've learned and how I deal
by Teresa Boardman Apr 4