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Irked brokers slam forced MLS membership rule

Should real estate agents be forced to subscribe to an MLS because their broker does? An advisory board of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) wants to know your thoughts on that question, preferably by July 1, at mls@realtors.org. The NAR MLS policy up for debate allows Realtor-affiliated MLSs to require that all of the licensed […]

Broker Public Portal switches up its roster with industry notables

The Broker Public Portal’s board of managers is set up to prevent its roster from getting stale with staggered terms for its represented categories — small, large and medium-sized brokers; independent managers; and multiple listing service (MLS) organizations. As terms expired for some of the 16 industry professionals heading up the initiative, today the project to build […]

3 tips for squeezing the most productivity out of your day

In this video, Peter Lorimer of PLG Estates spills his best time management secrets for real estate professionals. Time management is one of the most crucial subjects of any career. The big question is, how much can we cram into a day using the best tools possible? Here are a few thoughts: 1. Contacts are […]

Inman Connect: Stitching our community together

My first experience with Inman Connect was three years ago. I was new to the industry and on a recon mission with the intent to watch and learn. My goals were to get a sense for the voice of the industry and to better understand our potential customers; I had no idea I would walk […]

Gary Gold: Leads aren’t clients until you meet them in person

Although texting and emailing leads can be great for business, you should limit that kind of communication to clients only, not leads. Gary Gold says the secret to turning leads into clients is meeting them in person. Once you’ve met and established a good connection, you can use texts and emails to sustain the relationship. […]

Why real estate professionals shouldn’t worry about becoming obsolete

I have been reading about Zillow Instant Offers, and it never occurred to me to see it as an immediate threat to my business. Homebuyers and sellers have always had the option to buy or sell without the involvement of a real estate agent, but most call the agent anyway. Not only do most homebuyers and […]

5 simple steps for creating the right foundation for your real estate business

Coming to you from a city of over 45,000 agents, I can honestly say I have seen it all. I think it’s fair to say that many agents are running businesses with no direction or guidance, but here, I’ve provided some simple tips to help you build a strong business. 5 steps to rocking out […]

Agents still needed despite technology growth

Have suggestions for products that you’d like to see reviewed by our real estate technology expert? Email Craig Rowe. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) 2016 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, 88 percent of buyers purchased their home through a real estate agent or broker — a share that has steadily increased from […]

NAR letter urges HUD to focus on mortgage premiums, Fair Housing

When President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 13777, “Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs,” it’s a fair bet that he intended the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to take a close look at its rules and regulations in order to determine what’s necessary and what’s excessive. NAR President William Brown. Now, the National […]

The top 10 issues facing the real estate industry in 2017

DENVER — Every year, the Counselors of Real Estate (CRE) surveys its members to discover what the most pressing issues facing the real estate industry might be. Scott Muldavin, chairman of the Counselors of Real Estate Today, at the National Association of Real Estate Editors (NAREE) conference in Denver, CRE chair Scott Muldavin unveiled a […]

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