by | Dec 17, 2024 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News |
Some businesses are built on spreadsheets, profit margins and market trends, but ours was born out of something much deeper: a lesson in helping people. I was introduced to Margaret, and like my mom (a retired real estate agent), she gave her life to her family, and...
by | Dec 16, 2024 | Agents, Best Practices, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
Most people love animals of one kind or another, but when it comes to buying or selling a house, they can present issues. Some of those issues were covered here. In this story, agents reveal the unique one-off experiences they’ve had with all kinds of animals. To...
by | Dec 13, 2024 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
Are real estate commissions falling? Every REALTOR® has been asking that since NAR’s rule changes mandating buyer agent agreements went into effect earlier this year. RISMedia’s 2024 Contract & Commission Study—surveying 1,300 agents and brokers—found that yes,...
by | Dec 12, 2024 | Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News |
Above (L-R): Rob Barber, Darryl Davis, Lisa Sturtevant and Rick Haase. With all eyes on the year ahead, real estate professionals across the board are busy preparing for what’s next. And while there’s no crystal ball to predict exactly what the 2025 housing market...
by | Dec 12, 2024 | Agents, Brokers, Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News, Premier |
The Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division appears committed to pushing forward with a long-running investigation into National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) policies, despite the looming transition to a new presidential administration, continuing to defend...
by | Dec 11, 2024 | Industry News, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News |
Does the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) secretly support conservative causes unrelated to housing? That is the question put forth in a recent New York Times article, which highlighted a relatively obscure entity created by NAR that has paid grants (totalling...