A photo of a pencil and eraser
Opinion
Decisions will be made by a group of well-informed people who act in what they perceive to be the best interest of our organization
by Bill Lublin May 11
Who’s lobbying NAR? Zillow, dues dollars and the DOJ
Opinion
Let’s add some context to the NAR-HAR back-and-forth and talk about recent Zillow happenings
by Sam DeBord May 11
The Real Word: Which brokerages and neighborhoods are on top?
Opinion
Two agents talk through industry news as they see it
by Byron Lazine May 10
NAR 'furious' over criticism of leadership, denies profiteering
Opinion
Addressing a critical op-ed, the real estate trade group strongly defends its actions and denies benefiting 'in any way' from DocuSign
money
Opinion
Remember Arab Spring 8 years ago? The National Association of Realtors’ new leadership’s mission to transform the sprawling trade group is similar
by Brad Inman May 10
How to answer these 7 common first-time homebuyer questions
Opinion
Proactive answers will help you keep your buyers in the know
by Kayla Matthews May 10
3 pros (and cons) of joining a real estate team
Opinion
It all comes down to professional preferences and personal characteristics
by Pat Hiban May 10
It’s time to stop ignoring the crisis at NAR
Opinion
Op-ed: MLSListings CEO Jim Harrison explains grievances with recent NAR actions and the upcoming vote to raise dues
by James Harrison May 9
4 negotiation tricks for newbie agents
Opinion
Finding the right home can be quite different than successfully ratifying a contract on the right home, and the gap can be in your approach
by Misty Soldwisch May 9
How to give (and get) the most valuable listing feedback
Opinion
If you get into the habit of leaving feedback, you will gain a reputation for professionalism that opens dialogue, broadens your network, and ultimately, boosts your bottom line
by Dan McCarthy May 9
6 tips to freshen up a stale listing
Opinion
What to do when you just can’t sell
by Larry Alton May 8
Sellers are video monitoring buyers: What’s NAR’s stance?
Opinion
An NAR-released video recommends that listing agents make it clear to buyers that there are active cameras in a home that may be used to monitor buyers
by Craig C. Rowe May 8
Dear Marketing Mastermind: What are the best Facebook and Instagram strategies?
Opinion
3 burning real estate marketing questions — answered
by Christy Murdock May 8
Read HAR’s open letter on NAR dues showdown
Opinion
True leadership means asking questions and not going along to get along
How the robot invasion will set real estate agents free
Opinion
The rise of the 'by-invitation-only model'
by Bernice Ross May 7
The week in financial markets: Fed going higher, mortgages holding
Opinion
An old friend used to say that the Fed’s job was to carry an immensely valuable crystal orb balanced on a flat silver tray without edges, while refereeing a hockey game
by Lou Barnes May 4