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One year later, 5 agents look at how buyer agent compensation changes have reshaped real estate

Aug 15, 2025

It's been a year of big talk, real change and lessons learned since Aug. 17, 2024. Martha Melendez looks at how the industry has shifted since terms of the commission settlement kicked in.

HGTV who? TikTok, not reality TV, took this broker’s business to another level

Aug 15, 2025

Landing a role on HGTV shortly after launching her own brokerage was great for Tatiana Londono. But she credits TikTok with skyrocketing her career into the stratosphere.

New listings grew 276% last week — but it’s not enough

Aug 14, 2025

Annual new listing growth jumped from 1.7 to 6.4 percent in one week. However, Realtor.com said the listing jump hasn't translated to more home sales, as homebuyers struggle with affordability.

Broker Spotlight: Aaron Luttrull, Schuler Bauer Real Estate Services

Aug 14, 2025

Touting its "proven leadership with a personal touch," find out how Aaron Luttrull and his company "combine big-brokerage services with a hands-on, relationship-first approach."

What every real estate pro should know about kickback rules

Aug 14, 2025

RESPA is the biggest party foul in real estate. Compliance expert Summer Goralik explains the rules and stresses that anything less than full compliance can be a career-ending misstep.

New course gives agents cutting-edge consumer, design trends data

Aug 14, 2025

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate's new course helps real estate agents leverage cutting-edge consumer and home design trends to upgrade their marketing.

How real estate pros can thrive beyond the MLS in the AI era

Aug 14, 2025

Marketing expert Molly McKinley shares how savvy agents are building sustainable competitive advantages through integrated digital marketing.

3 clichés top listing agents don’t buy into during a market downtick

Aug 14, 2025

Think smart, writes coach Annette DeCicco, and list like a pro. Hit all three of these smart consultation tips on pricing, condition and negotiation to win listings that sell at consistently high premiums.

Coachella for real estate pros: How I navigate the industry’s big events

Aug 14, 2025

While conferences and networking events may seem worlds apart from your favorite music festival, they have more in common than you may expect, Summer Goralik writes.

A due diligence checklist to protect your fixer-upper investment

Aug 14, 2025

Fixer-uppers can be great investments, even in challenging real estate markets, but only if you know what to look for.

Face-to-face networking event? Be sure you’re the one they remember

Aug 14, 2025

In an age of short attention spans, the ability to connect face to face is more important than ever, Bernice Ross writes. Here's how to make the most of your next networking opportunity.

Here’s the last look at Redfin’s finances as an independent company

Aug 14, 2025

The tech-based brokerage’s losses were mounting in 2025 before it merged with Rocket in a deal valued at just under $1.8B, according to new documents