real estate commission
How to create ancillary income streams in referral networks, investments, speaking and content
by Kevelyn Guzman Feb 26
commission breath
An agent's single-minded focus on commission only can bring chaos to a brokerage, managing broker Derek Carlson writes. Here's what to watch for when you're recruiting top talent
by Derek Carlson Feb 25
kiss principle for real estate
'Keeping it simple' is an essential principle for real estate success. Find out how broker-owner Joey Conner puts it into practice for better recruiting and retention
by Joey Conner Feb 25
How this broker went from homeless to 100 deals a year
Colorado-based broker, Shawn Carroll shares how he built a 100-deal-a-year business in a town of 20,000 people without cold calling, buying internet leads or chasing trends
buyer beware for real estate
Unlike a car salesman or a furniture retailer, Darryl Davis writes, agents operate under a license issued by the state. That license comes with fiduciary duties
by Darryl Davis Feb 25
CoStar continues defense of Homes.com strategy
CEO Andy Florance said Homes.com has the winning short- and long-term strategy after revealing that the company kept adding paid members in 2025
by Taylor Anderson Feb 24
Rev­o­lu­tion next: What ICNY 2026 re­veals about real estate's future
As tech tools change, Roland Kampmeyer writes, the real estate professional must double down on the things that only humans can do with service and sensitivity
by Roland Kampmeyer Feb 24
EXp touts 'relentless execution' as it reports growing losses in 2025
EXp had a full-year net loss of $22.7M, up from $16.8M in 2024. However, the company also grew revenue and worked to trim operating expenses
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 24
Watchdog: Beef up referral fee disclosure or prepare for lawsuits
A report released on Tuesday by the Consumer Policy Center suggested lawsuits will follow if brokerages, real estate portals and regulators don’t step in and add transparency first
by Taylor Anderson Feb 24
NAR Code of Ethics
You passed the licensing exam. But the Code of Ethics that governs this profession doesn’t end with a test score — it's where your career begins, coach Darryl Davis writes
by Darryl Davis Feb 24
real estate leadership alignment
Fathom Realty President Lori Muller writes that, while production may keep your business moving, alignment with the right leadership determines how far you grow — and whether that growth lasts
by Lori Muller Feb 23
Gary Keller on Compass-Anywhere: 'I wouldn't have done it'
Gary Keller delivered his annual State of the Housing Market keynote on Monday, musing on sales trends and market competitiveness — while offering a few quips about Compass and CoStar
by Marian McPherson Feb 23
How to raise your price point with luxury staging
Julian Buckner of Vesta Home shares strategies for raising the price point of your average listing and increasing your commission by staging high-end homes effectively
by Julian Buckner Feb 23
Kouri Richins murder trial
As real estate pro Kouri Richins goes on trial for the murder of her husband, learn more about the wheeling and dealing that may lie behind the motive
by Christy Murdock Feb 23
Keller Williams opens Command platform to 3rd-party developers
After years of adding integrations to its Command platform, Keller Williams is opening the doors to 3rd-party developers through a specialized hub to fast-track launches to KW Marketplace
by Marian McPherson Feb 23
NAR’s marketing chief reveals the new strategy for Realtors
NAR is making a bold marketing reset after years of turbulence, lawsuits and shakeups. CMO and CCO, Bennett Richardson, talks strategy for new ‘More Than Opening Doors’ campaign