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Beau Blankenship, Jacob Watkins sign onto Christie’s Real Estate

Mar 5, 2025

The two top producers formerly of Engel & Völkers 30A Beaches and Corcoran Reverie have launched a new flagship location in northwest Florida called Christie's International Real Estate Emerald Coast.

Non-member MLS option may boost Phoenix Realtors’ revenue

Mar 5, 2025

By offering an option to skip state and national Realtor membership, the local association stands to earn 84 percent more per agent while brokers and agents pay hundreds less, according to an analyis.

Ideal clients only: 5 steps for finding your true calling (and niche)

Mar 5, 2025

Don’t fall into the "be everything to everyone" trap, Debra Trappen writes. Instead, attract your dream clients, fuel your passions and experience fulfillment by discovering your true niche.

How former lawyer Sara Rodriguez built her own multistate empire

Mar 5, 2025

This former attorney ditched her corporate job to start her own company, Titan Title, which has grown to five states in six years. Rick Guerrero sits down with Rodriguez to learn her success formula.

NAR names new general counsel as Lesley Muchow quietly steps aside

Mar 4, 2025

Jon Waclawski was named as Muchow's replacement after nearly a decade serving on NAR’s political and legal teams. NAR also replaced the legal team behind Sitzer | Burnett, Batton.

John Davis escalates lawsuit against KW with new accusations

Mar 4, 2025

The former Keller Williams CEO expanded on previous allegations of financial misconduct in new court filings while adding new claims of alleged sexual misconduct by Gary Keller's son, John Keller.

What marketing tools are must-have in 2025? Pulse

Mar 4, 2025

Are there marketing tools you can’t live without? Let us know which platforms, software or strategies are making the biggest impact on your business this year.

Democrats weighing government shutdown to protest DOGE cuts

Mar 4, 2025

As March 14 debt ceiling deadline approaches, housing and mortgage finance industries brace for repercussions of DOGE cuts to federal workforce and programs.

Want to snag more listings? A 16-point premium marketing plan

Mar 4, 2025

Maximum exposure equals maximum price, trainer Bernice Ross writes. Adopt this list of premium services to differentiate yourself from the competition and defend your commission.

The Thermostat Effect: How comfort limits your growth

Mar 4, 2025

Growth and comfort rarely coexist, broker Nick Schlekeway writes. By setting your goals outside your comfort zone, you build momentum that drives consistent growth, no matter your circumstances.

Rethinking ‘Coming Soon’: A Clear Cooperation compromise

Mar 4, 2025

Reasonable adjustments to current policies can satisfy both sides of the Clear Cooperation Policy debate, consultant Chris Marzke writes, benefitting clients, developers and real estate professionals.

Eternal confusion: Mixed messages on amending buyer agreements

Mar 4, 2025

Six months after commission lawsuit changes took effect, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes, uniformity in implementation and guidance remains elusive, making industry confusion the norm and compliance an ever-moving target.