[…] long believed that Zillow is bad for real estate agents, and their newest Touring Agreement is another example of why. Last year, Zillow announced their newest feature called the Touring Agreement, and it’s left many agents confused and even a little nervous. In light of the changes demanded after the NAR lawsuit and the […]
[…] engagements. Get ready to dive in and download the all-new, 48-page May issue of our monthly Power Agent®️ Success Magazine. For this month we wanted to showcase the value of creating shifts both mindset-wise and business practices that will help you cultivate long-term, valuable relationships in the best possible ways. A special shout-out to John Diaz as our […]
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“I understand that it’s hard for everyone, but one cannot give in to emotions… we’ll have to draw lessons from the current crisis and now we’ll have to work on overcoming it.” – Boris Yeltsin The recent lawsuit and subsequent settlement involving the National Association of REALTORS® has rocked the real estate industry to […]
“Don’t be distracted by criticism. Remember–the only taste of success some people get is to take a bite out of you.” – Zig Ziglar As a leader, fending off criticism, especially during these trying times, inevitably becomes part of the job. What if, instead of letting that distract or detour, you instead redirected that […]
In the landmark Sitzer/Burnett case, attorneys introduced commission structures from around the world as a means of validating their argument that US agents “are paid too much.” The problem is that it is not a true “apples to apples” argument. While it was a good trick to look at just the fee amount or […]
This month, we wanted to create a very special edition that celebrates “Investing in Tomorrow.” Get ready to dive in and download the all-new, 48-page May issue of our monthly Power Agent®️ Success Magazine. We wanted to create a very special edition this month that celebrates “Investing in Tomorrow.” We believe in helping agents […]
[…] and inspirations to elevate your opinion on the value you bring to the table. In July, when the NAR settlement terms are set to take effect, one change that is coming to the industry is that buyers must sign a Buyer Agency Agreement to secure representation before looking at homes. Some markets are saying, […]
[…] for attorneys. In this case, let’s understand a little more about the attorneys for the plaintiffs. The law firm that initiated this lawsuit, Ketchmark, and McCreight, P. C. is a four-man firm. Originally winning a judgment of $1.8 billion dollars, in March 2024, it dropped to a settlement of $418 million. The attorney fees […]
In the wake of the NAR lawsuit settlement and the dramatic, attention-grabbing headlines, clarity and transparency are a MUST for building and, in some cases, rebuilding trust and confidence with your clients. Think about how many questions you and other real estate agents have. Now, know that buyers and sellers have even more! They are […]