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Brokers want Michigan to split MLS access from Realtor membership

Feb 27, 2025

The Hardy plaintiffs clapped back at NAR in court on Friday, noting agents and brokers in California, Florida and Georgia can join the MLS without having to support Realtor associations.

4 keys to maintain healthy communication with clients, teams

Feb 27, 2025

Communication doesn't have to be fancy, team lead Carl Medford writes, but it does need to be proactive. Find out how to reach out more often.

Tool Kit: A new agent’s guide to fair housing laws

Feb 27, 2025

Fair housing violations can be avoided, trainer Rachael Hite writes, when agents focus on what matters most: giving everyone the chance to find a home of their own.

Why client disclosure, not MLS mandate, serves homeowners best

Feb 27, 2025

Compass CEO Robert Reffkin cites research on pre-marketing outcomes to argue for an end to Clear Cooperation Policy mandates.

New-home sales plunge 10.5%, fall below expectations

Feb 26, 2025

Sales of newly built single-family homes declined during January, falling well below consensus estimates, according to data released Wednesday by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Former Colorado broker killed at luxury Belize resort he developed

Feb 26, 2025

Boris Mannsfeld moved to Belize in 2006 and founded a development company there in 2010. Two of his known associates were killed in a similar fashion in 2023 and 2024. Motives for the killings are unknown.

4-point business plan for real estate success in 2025

Feb 26, 2025

Communication, culture and self-care are at the heart of Houston broker Jemila Winsey's success. Find out how to plan for your own triumphs in 2025.

Which marketing strategies need to die in 2025? Pulse

Feb 26, 2025

Are you over cold calling? Sick of Facebook? Let us know which lead gen and marketing strategies you're no longer doing in 2025.

NAR makes $197M commission suit settlement payment

Feb 26, 2025

At least some of the payout will come from NAR’s reserve funds, including operating reserves and those collected from members specifically for lobbying and to advertise the Realtor brand.

11 pieces of rock-solid advice for brand-new real estate agents

Feb 26, 2025

New agents who want to start a real estate business and build momentum fast, Darryl Davis writes, can learn from more experienced agents.

7 ways to detox your professional life and take back your sanity

Feb 26, 2025

Detoxing your work life isn’t just about eliminating what’s bad, coach Darryl Davis writes. It’s about creating an environment where you can actually thrive.

The emotional toll of real estate (and why you can’t ignore it)

Feb 26, 2025

Your mindset, your habits and your emotional resilience will determine how well you handle the real estate rollercoaster, Aaron Hendon writes.