Award per homeseller in Sitzer is about $913 and getting smaller
Over 491K homesellers have filed claims for a portion of the $700M raised by NAR, HomeServices and other settlements in Sitzer, with more to come before May 2025 deadline
by Taylor Anderson Nov 21
NAR signals worst of downturn may be over as existing-home sales rise
Annual existing-home sales increased for the first time in more than 3 years in October, according to the National Association of Realtors. 'The worst of the downturn in home sales could be over.'
by Marian McPherson Nov 21
11 key takeaways from the 2024 Teams Report
This year's Teams Report offers a roadmap for navigating the challenges and opportunities of today’s real estate market for teams, Chris Pollinger writes
by Chris Pollinger Nov 21
How to hit the reset button on your team culture: Part 1
Resetting and renewing your company's culture starts with understanding the current state of play so that you can implement targeted and effective improvements, coach Verl Workman writes
by Verl Workman Nov 21
Get to know 2025’s hottest luxury home design trends
Chris Pollinger and designer Samantha Senia highlight top design trends for 2025 that shape luxury homes, including sustainable reclaimed wood tables and bold statement lounge chairs
by Chris Pollinger Nov 21
Here's how to answer today's most pressing buyer, seller questions
As 2024 draws to a close, Jimmy Burgess and Keeping Current Matters' David Childers look at some of the most common concerns clients are voicing right now
by Jimmy Burgess Nov 21
Phoenix Realtors offer MLS Choice amid 3-way agreement pushback
The new membership option will give agents who aren't members of local, state or national Realtor associations access to state-compliant forms as alternative to NAR's '3-way agreement'
by Taylor Anderson Nov 20
Lamacchia Realty finalizes Stone Ridge Properties acquisition
The acquisition of the Massachusetts-based brokerage marks Lamacchia Realty's 10th acquisition in the state over the past 16 months, adding offices in Newburyport and Amesbury
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 20
Lesson Learned: Don't be afraid to ask questions
Find out how New York City real estate agent Andrea Wernick became a seller specialist and why she believes in the power of staging
by Christy Murdock Nov 20
Here's what you're most grateful for this year: Pulse
As we gear up for Thanksgiving, we asked you to let us know what you're most grateful for this holiday season
by Inman Nov 20
From W2 to 1099: How to set up your new real estate business
Rick Guerrero talks to coach Katherine Loucaidou about making the leap from a steady full-time job to running your own real estate business
by Rick Guerrero Nov 20
With focus on mortgage business, Zillow launches 'BuyAbility' tool
Zillow releases a new 'BuyAbility' tool it says helps consumers find homes they can actually afford to buy after accounting for more variables
by Taylor Anderson Nov 19
After NAR NXT, it's clear: NAR is leading us into more lawsuits 
Opinion
This is a moment of transformation in our industry, and you have a choice: adapt or fall behind, coach Darryl Davis writes. Don’t wait for the market to dictate your future. Take control
by Darryl Davis Nov 19
7 elements for crafting airtight contracts in a post-Sitzer world
As real estate continues to evolve in a post-Sitzer | Burnett era, contract documents are likely to be refined and modified to reflect current trends, broker Cara Ameer writes
by Cara Ameer Nov 19
25 contract terms every new agent should master in 2025
Cara Ameer and Nicole Solari share the 25 terms that are crucial for new agents to explain to buyers and sellers without the benefit of crib notes
by Cara Ameer AND Nicole Solari Nov 19
7 inexpensive gifts to say 'thank you' this Thanksgiving
It's gratitude season, Darryl Davis writes, so let's show how much our colleagues, clients, vendors and friends mean with these affordable and original gift ideas
by Darryl Davis Nov 19