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
5 tips for getting past broker-owner growing pains
Opinion
Focus on your agents and their growth, have a servant mentality, and watch your dreams come true
by Ryan Rodenbeck May 31
What this YouTube feud can teach you about mentor relationships
Opinion
Whether you love James Charles and Tati Westbrook or have never heard of them, there’s a story here about loyalty and hubris that you need to hear
by Christy Murdock May 30
Fed up with selling real estate? 3 options worth exploring
Opinion
Find what brings you joy, mix that with your strengths, add a dash of long-term vision, and you will know whether you should stop selling and what your next move is
by Adam Hergenrother May 30
How to answer 10 common seller appraisal questions
Opinion
Educating sellers on the appraisal process helps manage expectations. It gives them a realistic understanding, and it will enable them to navigate the process successfully
by Cara Ameer May 29
'We're not kidding': Deadlines loom for broker technology upgrades
Opinion
There’s no reason that any tech provider, with an agreement and data license that conforms to MLS and broker rules, can’t provide an app that creates, changes and deletes a listing at the push of a button — the tech is already here
by Sam DeBord May 28
Agents: Check your bias at the door
Opinion
As real estate professionals, we have to be cautious and intentional about what we say due to fair housing laws and equal employment regulations. People who feel you have the wrong attitude are free to report you to authorities
by Bernice Ross May 28
‘Millennials should not buy homes’ and other lies consumers fall for
Opinion
Here’s how we fix this: Post once a week on your social media accounts about different programs that help buyers and sellers
by Lee Davenport May 28
Who's in your tribe, who's your chief, and where are you headed?
Opinion
It's easy to coast on autopilot in your career. But you should check your underlying assumptions about your values and how they impact your team
by Rob Lotufo May 27
The Real Word: Redfin and RE/MAX break up
Opinion
Plus, the best places to be an agent, and the tiny home that went viral and sold out
by Byron Lazine May 24
Traditional brokerage or tech company: How is Compass being valued?
Opinion
Having raised over $1.1B, Compass is unequivocally causing a revolution in the traditional real estate industry
by Mike DelPrete May 23
Jenga tower blocks
Opinion
The company's stock has cratered by over 90% in the past 5 years, a victim of Wall Street responding to an industry in transformation
by Brad Inman May 23
3 essential social media platforms for newbie agents
Opinion
Spread your bets by strategically using multiple social media channels to broaden your marketing reach
by Andrew Helling May 23
What is company culture? An indie broker-owner gives his 2 cents
Opinion
For me, culture is one of the most important parts of the brokerage conversation
by Troy Palmquist May 22
Why don't we think about clients' specific needs?
Opinion
The real estate industry needs to change its mindset about its relationship with customers. It's all about service — not just closing the transaction
by Joseph Rand May 22
We're better than this: Stop trolling other Realtors
Opinion
This was not our finest hour
by Jay Thompson May 22