Texas hate speech bill 'dead' as NAR considers ethics code change
SB 2713 failed to move forward in the House before a midnight deadline on Wednesday. Meanwhile, NAR is considering changes to its rules surrounding harassment and speech
by Lillian Dickerson May 29
The top 10 characteristics of a great real estate broker
Ready to step into brokerage leadership or step up your game? Broker Joseph Santini shares characteristics of great brokers to enhance your professional development
by Joseph Santini May 29
MoxiWorks back-office solution sold to agent benefits startup
'The sale of MoxiBalance aligns with our strategic transformation to provide innovative software solutions that adapt with the ever-changing needs of agents': MoxiWorks CEO Eric Elfman
by Craig C. Rowe May 29
Home for sale sign, with sale pending
Even with more inventory entering the market, homebuyers are struggling with elevated mortgage rates, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said, leading to fewer signed contracts
by Lillian Dickerson May 29
Beyond trophies: Top brokerages rethink agent appreciation
Rethink the way you support and celebrate the agents who make your brokerage run by reimagining your agent appreciation program, First Team's Lauren Henss writes
by Lauren Henss May 29
Lead with Fire: Act with confidence, clarity (even if your voice shakes)
Confident leadership is woven from truth, not titles. You build it from the inside out, Debra Trappen writes in the latest installment of her Lead with Fire series
by Debra Trappen May 29
Top Agent Maggie Seelig joins Corcoran Group in NYC
Seelig is joining Corcoran in New York with 3 teammates. She will also retain her Massachusetts license with her self-founded firm, MGS Group Real Estate
by Lillian Dickerson May 29
Compass recruits Aspen, Colorado, agents away from Douglas Elliman
The 6 agents include Marian Lansburgh, Jennifer Engel, Raifie Bass, Wendy Wogan, Julia Herman and Lauren Garrity — all of whom have worked together for decades
by Jim Dalrymple II May 28
How this 'Truman Show' moment may unravel NAR's settlement
Tanya Monestier’s appeal to the commission settlement isn’t just a legal challenge, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes. It’s a reality check the industry didn’t see coming
by Summer Goralik May 28
UrbanDigs relaunches UD Advisor service with new features
The new rendition of UD Advisor adds upgraded visual presentations, quicker report delivery times, a scalable version of the service for teams or entire brokerages and an appraiser slide
by Lillian Dickerson May 28
What if real estate agents bought and sold countries?
Just for fun, Chris Drayer crunches the numbers to see which countries are buyer opportunities, which are seller plays and which hold must-watch investment potential
by Chris Drayer May 28
Have you been using AI wrong? This missing piece unlocks real results
Starting today, trainer Bernice Ross writes, you can train your artificial intelligence platform to create more intentional, purposeful and personal outputs for your real estate business
by Bernice Ross May 28
New to networking? 10 tips to make the most of your connections
Relationships can lead to referrals, which can lead to revenue, Nikki Beauchamp writes. It all starts with the right network. Here's how to grow yours
by Nikki Beauchamp May 28
What Disney's Magic app can teach us about consumer experience
Compliance expert Summer Goralik shares how Disneyland’s digital reinvention reveals what the real estate industry must protect: access, transparency and the power of innovation
by Summer Goralik May 28
Here's how being a buyer's agent changed in the past year: Pulse
More than a year past the buyer commission lawsuit settlements, here's how you've changed the way you do business with buyers
by Inman May 27
NAR considers Code of Ethics changes regarding speech
Changes would offer a specific definition of 'harassment' and aim to reduce liability. The prospect of change comes as Texas lawmakers consider a bill that could conflict with current NAR rules
by Jim Dalrymple II May 27