'Double-dipping agents' overcharge consumers billions in commissions
'Double-dipping agents' overcharge consumers billions in commissions
The Consumer Federation of America says dual agency should be banned, but double-ending should not be so long as agents discount their commission and act as facilitators
by Andrea V. Brambila May 27
How to prepare your brokerage for a safe return to the office
How to prepare your brokerage for a safe return to the office
As agents and staff plan to return to the office, having an action plan that prioritizes safety and wellness is extremely important. Here are a few ways you can create a tailored strategy, while keeping health and wellness top-of-mind
by Mauricio Umansky May 27
So you want to write a book? 5 steps to plan it right
So you want to write a book? 5 steps to plan it right
Whether you use it as a lead-generation tool or a way to share your vision with a broader audience, writing a book has its perks. Follow these steps, and you will be well on your way to becoming an author this year
by Holly Hudson May 27
Buyers shouldn't wait to build. Here's why
Buyers shouldn't wait to build. Here's why
What's the best time to build, you ask? Right now. Yes, even with commodity prices up. When clients decide to build a home, there are more factors to consider than just the price of lumber
by Adam Hergenrother May 27
Rethinking your life? 5 questions to ask before switching brokerages
Rethinking your life? 5 questions to ask before switching brokerages
It seems like every day a top team or agent is making headlines by jumping to a new brokerage. But before uprooting your business, it's important to thoroughly explore what you're looking for
by Jay Thompson May 27
NAR forges partnership with LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance
NAR forges partnership with LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance
The relationship between the entities will enable the development of new training opportunities in an effort to help create LGBTQ+ leaders in the real estate industry
by Lillian Dickerson May 26
Pulse: What's the starkest difference in your new normal?
Pulse: What's the starkest difference in your new normal?
As a real estate agent, this past year likely reshaped certain aspects of your life and business. So, this week, we want to know: What's the biggest difference between now and before?
by Inman May 26
The New Normal: What if agent pay was more than just commissions?
The New Normal: What if agent pay was more than just commissions?
Commissions are still king, but more and more agents are looking for alternative revenue streams in the form of stocks and profit sharing
by Jim Dalrymple II May 26
How to prepare your clients for natural disasters
How to prepare your clients for natural disasters
The best way to survive a natural disaster is to take the necessary steps now and be prepared for when the unthinkable actually does occur. Here are a few things to alert your clients about
by Bernice Ross May 26
Broker Ben Caballero smashes his own world record — again
Broker Ben Caballero smashes his own world record — again
HomesUSA.com says that Caballero sold 6,438 homes worth more than $2.46 billion in 2020 — 637 more homes than his second Guinness World Record
by Andrea V. Brambila May 25
Keller Williams appoints agent to lead diversity efforts
Keller Williams appoints agent to lead diversity efforts
Julia Lashay Israel will work to bring diversity training courses to thousands of Keller Williams agents over the next year
by Jim Dalrymple II May 25
8 things sellers need from their agents in today's market
8 things sellers need from their agents in today's market
In this current market, sellers need to have realistic expectations of what's to come. Here are a few things sellers should be prepared for
by Cara Ameer May 25
Pulse: How you're advising investors on potential 1031 changes
Pulse: How you're advising investors on potential 1031 changes
Should investors continue with business as usual? Is 2021 the year to exchange? This week, our readers share what advice they're giving to their investor clients who are wary of potential 1031 'like-kind' exchange changes
by Inman May 25