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For divorcing couples trying to sell their home, certified Divorce Real Estate Expert Lindsey Harn writes, the right agent can make all the difference between chaos and clarity, conflict and closure
In this Tool Kit, trainer Rachael Hite explores what it means to be single and a single parent trying to make things work via a commission-based income
Find out how this broker and innovator helps agents build 'legacy businesses' through efficient scaling, increased profitability and resilient, service-centered practices
In the face of economic headwinds and shifting market dynamics, brokerages must embrace change with clarity, strategy and agility, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes
Opinion
The longer real estate professionals let Zillow define the rules, the harder it becomes to take our industry back, coach Darryl Davis writes
Smart home improvements make all the difference between a listing that slowly sells and one that truly stands out in the market, team leader Carl Medford writes
You don’t need to plan every post months in advance, but you need a system that aligns with your goals, reflects your expertise and allows you to show up with clarity, Alyssa Stalker writes
Jimmy Burgess outlines a content marketing plan that has helped agent Noah Escobar go from new lead to under contract in an average of 17 days
The best administrative assistants don’t just keep things running — they elevate the entire team’s performance, coach Verl Workman writes
Opinion
As civic rights deteriorate, it's essential for Realtors to hold the line and ensure equitable access to housing for all, Sean Frank writes
We asked you to share your ideas for improving fair housing compliance, from political to personal and policy interventions
When you lead negotiations with skill and confidence, your clients feel empowered — and they’ll reward you with loyalty, referrals and long-term success, Mauricio Umansky writes
What if the fastest way to break through your biggest blocks was asking AI to call you out? Real's Drew Thompson explains how
Opinion
State regulators are scrutinizing Realtor practices and mandating consumer-friendly, fiduciary-level professional behavior, Summer Goralik writes
Windermere Economist Jeff Tucker looks at how a combination of tariffs, economic uncertainty, and rebounding interest rates may cause both buyers and sellers to hunker down for now
