Why isn’t there more MLS consolidation? 3 benefits members could reap
Opinion
It’s time to reset, look at the benefits and stop being afraid of paperwork, profits and logistics
by Troy Palmquist Aug 29
Keeping It Real: Why it's time to kill vanilla
Opinion
We currently have this glorious trifecta in real estate. If you’re not hitting your goals, now’s the time to double down and charge away from mediocrity
by Peter Lorimer Aug 29
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
How to succeed at recruiting
Opinion
The team leader must lead, and be the top seller
by Jeff Sibbach Aug 28
Can iBuyers survive a market shift?
Opinion
Rather than bemoaning their existence and looking for ways they will fail — learn, leverage, and grow your business
by Jay Thompson Aug 28
Business model wars: How will consumers choose?
Opinion
From my vantage point, agents from the full-service and agent-centered brokerages represent most of sellers and buyers today, with the discount brokerage and iBuyer model offering a service to a small sector of the market
by Scott Friestad Aug 28
How to keep your commission off the negotiating table
Opinion
You are worth your commission, and be sure to continue striving to be more and more deserving of every dollar you receive
by Aaron Drussel Aug 28
Fed conference draws harsh reaction from Trump and China
Opinion
Financial markets are moving fast, and interest rates are still falling
by Lou Barnes Aug 27
Why agents need to pay it forward
Opinion
In the words of Mother Teresa, 'If you can't feed 100 people, feed just one.' Here's a challenge for all agents
by Joshua Lybolt Aug 27
How to keep agent morale high regardless of the market
Opinion
Making people feel special, cared for and supported (with a dash of fun) is the recipe for not only high morale, but also sustained prosperity
by Stephanie Lanier Aug 27
Are buyer's agents becoming obsolete? This agent says yes
Opinion
Kerry Grinkmeyer points to 3 signs that buyer’s agents won’t be around in 5 years
by Pat Hiban Aug 27
Rent and relax: How to protect your vacation rental
Opinion
Your house is likely your largest asset, so if you’re going to rent it to strangers, it pays to invest in security.
by Hyder Rabbani Aug 26
Too much noise on social media? 5 simple steps for cleaning it up
Opinion
Cut through the noise and drama online with focused, clear messaging aimed at your ideal clients
by Kyle Draper Aug 26
‘Work-life balance is attainable’ and other myths that make life miserable
Opinion
Concepts like 'work-life' balance are myths that can drive you to misery. Don't let this happen to you
by Bernice Ross Aug 26
The Real Word: How will a recession impact home prices?
Opinion
Plus, the Garth Brooks parody you don't want to miss
by Byron Lazine Aug 23
6 secrets every great agent has figured out
Opinion
Here's how to strike the balance in promoting your business at the same time as acknowledging the work of the team that supports you
by Spyro Kemble Aug 23