Remove articles the-past-present-and-future-of-real-estate-commissions
article thumbnail

Opinion: Real estate is already changing, despite commission lawsuit’s outcome

Housing Wire

Phillip Cantrell is the CEO of Benchmark Realty LLC based in Franklin, Tennessee and the executive vice president of Strategy for United Real Estate. As I write this, we anticipate the final jury verdict today in the closely watched Sitzer/Burnett class-action commission lawsuit trial. So, what will be the outcome? Look around.

MLS 434
article thumbnail

Why Do Real Estate Agents Fail: 7 Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

The Close

You may have read online that many real estate agents fail. So the questions are, “Why do real estate agents fail?” I will explain the seven main reasons why real estate agents fail and provide tips on how to avoid these mistakes. Key takeaways in this article: Have a winning mindset.

Agents 98
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Untapped Real Estate in an Agent’s Pocket

GeekEstate

Some links included below are to members-only articles.]. Many are drawn to the real estate agent profession ( most common Google employment search during the pandemic ) for the perceived flexibility and theoretically uncapped earning potential. An agent’s reality tells a different tale. Painfully few individual resources.

Brokerage 118
article thumbnail

How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Vermont in 5 Easy Steps

The Close

From its heavenly ice cream to its mesmerizing fall foliage, Vermont is an attractive place to live—and an even better place to begin your journey as a real estate professional. But in order to connect residents of the Green Mountain State with the properties of their dreams, you’ll need to first get your real estate license.

Agents 52
article thumbnail

9 Proven Strategies to Find Hidden Listing Inventory in 2022

The Close

Low inventory is a lose-lose for real estate agents and buyers. Begin with an MLS search of the past 12 months’ sales in the area your client is looking. In my 27 years as an agent and coach, I have never seen inventory this low. Listing agents are not meeting their goals, and some are struggling to make ends meet.

article thumbnail

10 Things Your Real Estate Business Plan Needs (FREE Template)

Kyle Handy

A real estate agent business plan is essential for success in today’s competitive market. As a real estate professional, having a well-crafted business plan can be the difference between being a top producer and struggling to make ends meet. Begin by identifying your ideal client.

article thumbnail

10 Steps to Mastering the Art of Real Estate Referrals

RIS Media

Prospecting for new real estate clients can be time-consuming. However, if you want to make money in real estate, it is an essential part of the job. Current and past clients and other contacts will not refer you to their family, friends and acquaintances if you do a terrible, or even just a mediocre, job.

Staging 109