Agents break free: How non-NAR MLSs and associations are redefining independence
Contributor and broker Holly Brink says that alternative MLSs and associations across the country are offering agents the long-overdue flexibility they need....
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Why this vocal NAR critic thinks you should stay a Realtor
Before making a decision about Realtor membership, Darryl Davis writes, consider how foundational the National Association of Realtors is to who we are as professionals....
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What 19 monks walking 2,300 miles taught me about focus, presence and client management
In an industry obsessed with being "always on," Molly McKinley writes, these monastics are demonstrating something agents desperately need to relearn....
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When ‘off-market’ becomes the default, who really benefits?
Maybe the MLS isn’t perfect, broker Dennis Norman writes, but it’s still the only tool we have that puts listings in front of everyone, not just the ones invited behind the curtain....
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.Realestate expands into full branding, marketing services
The National Association of Realtors partner now offers branding and marketing services, which includes website creation, customer relationship management and AI-powered search engine optimization....
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Investor calls CoStar’s residential project a ‘fiasco,’ slams Homes.com spending
A major New York hedge fund has called on CoStar to divest or shut down its residential real estate business after heavy spending on Homes.com....
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30 years of disruption: How Inman Connect became the front row seat to a changing industry
Marc Andreessen, Charlie Rose, Arianna Huffington, Larry Page, Rich Barton, Rupert Murdoch and many others have all made headlines from the Inman Connect stage over the decades....
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Affordability comes from small wins, not One Big, Beautiful Bill
Progress will come from dozens of reforms — legislative, regulatory, executive and local — each removing one obstacle, lowering one cost or opening one more door, Craig Cheatham writes....
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How your brokerage’s audit could turn into a regulatory nightmare
In this episode of their "True Crimes" podcast, Troy Palmquist discusses real-life cases with compliance expert Summer Goralik and points out the red flags agents need to watch for to ensure their brokerage is on the up-and-up....
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Social media for the rest of us: A pragmatist’s view for agents
Building a social media following is not the same as being a good advisor, and views don't always translate into effective representation, Jen Berbas writes....
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