Op-Ed: Our Industry is Finally Studying the Craft of Buyer Agency—It’s About Dang Time!
The 22nd anniversary of my real estate license passed a few weeks ago. Ooh Rah! (Sorry. My military is showing.)...
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What Legacy Brokerages Need to Do to Prevent Their Demise
The real estate industry is undergoing a seismic shift as traditional brick-and-mortar brokerages lose ground to modern, digitally-driven competitors. As...
A Look Back at the 2023 Rookie of the Year Regional Winners: Part 2
RISMedia’s Rookie of the Year contest is back, honoring agents who are new to the business yet achieving extraordinary results....
The Buyer Agent Playbook: How the Rental Market Can Supplement Your Business
Editor’s Note: The Buyer-Agent Playbook is a new iteration of RISMedia’s biweekly Playbook segment, specifically centering on buyer agency and...
4 Types of Homes Unwanted by Most, But Not All, Buyers
With low inventory having hamstrung the residential real estate industry over the last year or so, some potentially problematic houses...
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...
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...
How to Calm Jittery Sellers When Similar Homes Close by Are Also for Sale
While you as the seller’s agent or broker understand all the intricacies and strategies of working a listing, your clients very likely are first-timers, vulnerable to emotions and worrisome opinions precisely because they don’t have prior experience. Read more.
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