Resources

The new redlining: Paying a buyer agent is just part of the challenge

Oct 22, 2024

Now that buyer agency compensation rules are in place, Trina Gonzales-Van writes, the NAR, regulatory bodies and significant stakeholders must consider their impact on borrowers and determine whether these policies do more harm than good.

Brokers, you’re accountable for your agents’ behavior

Oct 22, 2024

With more supervision layers required due to NAR's settlement, consider these tasks, policy ideas and suggestions when updating your systems, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes.

The real estate industry is more politically split than you think

Oct 22, 2024

Amid a tumultuous year for the real estate industry, Realtors have donated millions to political causes — and Democrats have managed to collect more than Republicans from the industry's rank and file.

NAR asks court to dismiss lawsuit filed by discount brokerage Homie

Oct 21, 2024

Lawyers for NAR, HomeServices of America, RE/MAX, Anywhere and HSF Affiliates denied claims of a conspiracy to inflate commissions, arguing that Homie would have benefitted from the plot.

Tesla rented their listing — then used it to debut its humanoid robot

Oct 21, 2024

Jason Peteler of Revel Real Estate and Matthew Yim of Coldwell Banker only knew at first that an EV company had rented their listing for a few days as a filming location. They had no idea it would be the first home in which Tesla's Optimus Robot would be filmed.

Are you suffering from election anxiety?

Oct 21, 2024

This year's presidential election has people totally stressed out. Trainer Bernice Ross offers strategies for releasing your anxiety and getting back to business.

Fashion Nova founder buys 2 Miami Beach homes for $30M

Oct 21, 2024

Richard Saghian, the founder of the California-based online fashion company Fashion Nova, has expanded his real estate portfolio with the purchase of two Miami Beach properties for $30 million, The Real Deal reported Wednesday. The acquisition includes a waterfront home at 5718 North Bay Road and a non-waterfront property at 5725 North Bay Road.

Century 21 strengthens presence in Las Vegas with 1st Priority Realty

Oct 21, 2024

Now operating as Century 21 1st Priority Realty, Lu and his team will have access to the brand’s technology, marketing, lead generation and agent coaching tools and platforms. Lu plans to initially streamline internal operations at his brokerage before focusing on external growth.

Mortgage rates bounce back to July levels on inflation worries

Oct 21, 2024

Another worry for bond market investors is "quantitative tightening," the Fed's program to trim its massive holdings of government debt and mortgages.

Broker files multimillion-dollar suit over ‘forced’ NAR membership

Oct 21, 2024

Maurice Muhammad alleges a "monopoly" by NAR, the state Realtor association and the local MLS limits competition, inflates prices, and disproportionately affects minority brokers and agents.

Secure success by embracing a leadership mindset, not a position

Oct 21, 2024

I started my real estate career as an agent 23 years ago. Today, I consider myself fortunate to have my dream job as a director of learning for a global real estate brand. I recently helped launch the CENTURY 21 International Leadership Academy to help real estate professionals increase their leadership capacity. When we think […]

Are you fiscally fit? The financial checkup your business needs

Oct 21, 2024

Maintaining a healthy cash flow, controlling debt, building an emergency fund, planning for taxes and retirement — Keller Williams’ Julia Lashay Israel serves up the financial gut check questions every business needs to ponder.