September 19, 2024
The Power of Language in Shaping Company Culture
In business, language is more than just a means of communication; it shapes the culture of a company.
Author: Aileen Pormento
September 19, 2024
Essential Realtor Safety Tips from Recent Tragedies
This month is REALTOR® Safety Month and our goal is to help keep you SAFE from harm!
September 19, 2024
When the Roots of Your Business Are Strong, No Storm Can Uproot You
Lessons from Bamboo Roots
September 19, 2024
Clear Cooperation and the Power Struggle in Real Estate: A Code of Ethics Perspective
The concept of “clear cooperation” in real estate is often misunderstood, particularly when it comes to commissions, or as we like to call it, the professional fee.
September 11, 2024
The Real Estate Tango: Train Your Team to Dance Through Negotiations
“To be successful, you have to have your heart in your business, and your business in your heart.” – Thomas Watson Sr.
September 4, 2024
Matching Buyers and Sellers: Strategies for Leaders to Enhance Team Success
“It’s not about the money, though that’s nice to have. At the end of the day, it’s really about matching the right buyer to the right seller. We’re matchmakers — real estate matchmakers.” – Valerie Fitzgerald
August 29, 2024
Why “Secret Codes” to Communicate Seller Incentive Fees Should Be Avoided
Part of the NAR Lawsuit settlement is that buyers and sellers are to work their respective agents’ fees into the negotiation process and come to an arrangement that benefits everyone.
August 29, 2024
Measuring Success in Real Estate: The Human Impact Approach
“Success is not in what you have, but who you are.” – Bo Bennett
August 25, 2024
Why Listing Agents Cannot Require the Buyer Agency Agreement Be Included in the Buyer’s Offer
Navigate Buyer Agency Agreement rules with confidence—know what’s required, avoid legal pitfalls, and push back against demands that cross the line.
August 25, 2024
Why You Can’t List Broker Commissions on Third-Party Websites and What to Do Instead
The recent settlement with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has brought significant changes to how compensation offers are handled in real estate transactions.
August 22, 2024
Teaching Critical Thinking: A Key to Empowering Your Real Estate Team
“Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think.” – Albert Einstein
August 17, 2024
Why Savvy Sellers Should Insist That Buyers Have Representation
While the National Association of REALTORS® lawsuit and settlement focused on the buyer experience when they included the term: “Buyers must have representation”, that doesn’t mean that ALL buyers must conform to this.