Big Brother’s little brothers are watching you

Feeling like your listings are under scrutiny? They are. Bernice Ross lets you know more about the tools and techniques MLSs are using to ensure compliance with new commission rules.

A bicoastal agent’s life since the commission rules changed

Selling real estate under the new commission rules is like playing Red Light, Green Light on a tightrope, bicoastal agent Cara Ameer writes. Here’s how her business has been since the change.

Attorneys, consumer groups have got eyes on agents: The Download

Everyone — from Michael Ketchmark to the consumer advocates behind Moehrl — is letting agents know that they’re under scrutiny as they implement the new rules of buyer agreement and (not) commission-sharing.

Is it possible to market a seller wanting to offer a concession?

With all the commission confusion as we near the Aug. 17 implementation deadline, compliance expert Summer Goralik is here to answer your burning questions, starting with concessions.

The top 7 amenities luxury homebuyers want in 2024

Luxury homebuyers are willing to pay top dollar for the amenities they want, but they’re very selective, Realtor Jonathan Pressman writes. Here are the most sought-after amenities this year.