DOJ Seeks Ban of ‘Indirect’ Commission Rules, Alleges Antitrust in Optional NAR Policies
Despite offering a cautiously positive assessment of the settlement struck by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) late last month, Department of Justice (DOJ) antitrust regulators are signaling they will push for more changes to real estate rules outside the...
The Compensation Conversation: How to Avoid ‘Steering’ in a Post-Settlement World
“I don’t have to offer commission to a buyer agent—why should I?” This simple seller question—one that is likely to become more common every day—is a potential minefield. In the aftermath of the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) settlement agreement, which...
Mortgage Mix: Legal Troubles Batter Mega-Lenders; CoStar Nabs Freddie Mac Exec
Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s weekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it each Friday afternoon. -Guaranteed Rate is pushing back strongly against an expose published in the Chicago Tribune that claims the company...
Building the Blueprint for Change
Above, Amy Lessinger Amy Lessinger, the pioneering president of RE/MAX, is hailed as a visionary within the real estate sphere. Lessinger’s journey began over two decades ago when she entered RE/MAX at 26—rapidly progressing from agent to broker/owner of a flourishing...
4 Ways to Use Localized Demographic Data to Impress Buyers
Listing properties is often seen as a real estate agent’s most glamorous work, but buyers also need expert agents. If helping buyers find their perfect home is your specialty, use localized demographic data as your secret weapon to enhance your business. Let’s...
Strategies to Boost Your Content’s Visibility
What’s the point of having a social media game plan if your content isn’t getting in front of the right people? Here are a few ways to improve your brand’s visibility and reach on social media.
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