Above, Matt Fetick Matt Fetick loved being a police officer. Helping is in his DNA. But when he realized that his REALTOR® friends were earning more money than he could ever earn as a cop, he traded in his ‘cuffs for a CRM. Licensed in 2004, he still does a shift as a paramedic now… The post Success Is a Two-Way Street for Tri-State Team appeared first on...
7 October 2024
Above, Darryl Davis In today’s real estate world, critical and creative thinking is not just an advantage—it’s essential. Our industry is inherently dynamic, demanding that agents continuously adapt, innovate and tackle challenges in ways that distinguish them from the competition. These twin engines of creativity and critical thinking fuel success, enabling agents to deliver exceptional… The post...
The real estate landscape is shifting, and with it, the conversations agents are having with their clients. Traditionally, in-depth discussions about compensation, services and pricing were reserved for sellers. However, with the new settlement changes, these conversations are taking place with both buyers and sellers. Change can be intimidating, but it’s important to remember that… The post Navigating...
Universal Consulting Opportunities (UCO), a subsidiary of Stellar MLS, has announced an agreement with Arab MLS to enhance its real estate practices across the Arab region and beyond. UCO will advise Arab MLS to further drive efficiency, transparency, user experience and the way people connect with properties, starting with Egypt, Dubai, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and… The post Stellar MLS Subsidiary...
With recent changes to REALTOR® rules, buyer agents must remember to be extra transparent and communicative with their clients. If you’re on a team, then practice sessions with your teammates during meetings are a must. Even better, center each of these roleplays around a specific theme or likely concern buyer agents might have. Some suggestions:… The post Team Tactics: 3 Likely Buyer Concerns to Put...
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has announced five winners of the 2024 Good Neighbor Awards. Celebrating its 25th year, the awards spotlight REALTORS® who are not only experts in their field but also champions of volunteerism. The 2024 Good Neighbor Award winners are as follows: Ed Gardner, Gardner Real Estate Group (Portland, Maine) Stacy… The post NAR Announces 5 2024 Good Neighbor Award...
Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. John L. Scott and Real Estate One settle Two independent brokerages have added to the pool of settlements in commission lawsuits, as reported on Oct. 3. John L. Scott Real Estate—which does business… The post COURT REPORT: Three More...
eXp has joined the list of real estate brokerages and organizations settling the many commission lawsuits filed by homesellers that have impacted the industry. The company had been a longstanding holdout of the U.S.’s largest brokerages—ones not covered in NAR’s settlement—to settle in the commission cases. The brokerage has agreed to pay $34 million and… The post eXp Settles Commission Lawsuits...