Thoughts on Leadership: The Cumulative Power of Small Wins
This week finds me once again in the familiar setting of my home office, where I began Monday with my...
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A Look Back at the 2023 Rookie of the Year Regional Winners: Part 1
Above, Heather McColaugh, Eric Landry Back for its third year, RISMedia’s Rookie of the Year contest honors agents who are...
Hold the Commission Talk: Zillow’s New Touring Agreement Lets Buyers Test the Waters
Most people want to date before becoming exclusive, and the same goes for hiring a real estate agent, per Zillow....
Keller Williams Walks Back Profit-Sharing Cuts After ‘Unprecedented’ Meeting
Keller Williams announced today it is backing down on planned changes to profit sharing that sparked numerous lawsuits by former...
Planning for a New Commission Future
Above, from left, Elias Astuto, Riezl Baker, Keith Robinson and Maureen Sullivan In the wake of the National Association of...
Don’t Get Angry, Get Educated: How MLS Data, Buyer Contracts Can Transcend Settlement Changes
You don’t have to like it. But you can only hate it for so long. More than two months after...
Escrow Holdbacks vs. Repair Escrows: What’s the Difference?
Escrow holdbacks and repair escrows are common tools in real estate transactions, used to facilitate smooth property transfers under certain...
Thoughts on Leadership: Honoring the Leadership Journey of Motherhood
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on May 9, 2024. As we approach Mother’s Day this Sunday, I want...
Change, With a Backbone of Consistency
As the adage goes, the only thing constant is change. But what if embracing change becomes the new constant? I...
Op-Ed: How We Got Here
Above, Michele Harrington speaking at last year's 2023 RISMedia Power Broker Forum in Anaheim, California. Editor’s Note: The historic events...
How to Baby-Proof Your Next Open House
Even a perfectly staged home free of the seller’s belongings can be full of safety hazards—especially when new parents bring along their little ones to a showing. Read more.
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