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FCC’s New Lead Generation Rule Takes Effect January 2025

FCC’s New Lead Generation RuleTakes Effect January 2025 FCC Cracks Down on Lead Generation Starting in January 2025, the FCC’s new rules for lead generation will go into effect. If you’ve ever purchased leads or a list of prospects, whether from a portal or another provider, these new regulations could limit your ability to call …

Listing Summit 2025 (We Need Your Help!)

It’s that time of year again when we gear up for the next big Listing Summit. Over the past three years, the Listing Summit has become the go-to event for real estate professionals seeking insights, strategies, and solutions to excel in the dynamic real estate market. In 2022, we dove deep into acquiring listings.In 2023, …

Become the Go-To Listing Agent

Essential Strategies for Real Estate Agents to Win More Listings Feeling like you’ve lost control of your real estate business? You’re not alone. Many agents, especially buyer agents, are sensing a loss of control over their income and commissions due to the volatile market conditions. But there is a solution: focus on securing more listings. …

What if Buyers Can’t Afford My Fees?

In today’s shifting real estate market, agents are facing new challenges, especially when it comes to handling buyer brokerage fees. A common question many agents are asking is, “What if the seller won’t give concessions to cover my buyer brokerage fees, and my buyer can’t afford them?”If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Let’s break …

Are Buyer Agents the New Listing Agents?

In the real estate world, things are changing fast. If you’re a buyer’s agent, you’ve likely noticed some shifts that are reshaping the way you do business. You now need a signed buyer agreement before showing homes, and the skills required for buyer’s agents are becoming more in line with those needed by listing agents. …

Are Showing Agreements the New Buyer Agreement?

Are showing agreements becoming the new standard in real estate? Are traditional buyer agreements fading away? If you’re a real estate agent, you’ve likely been hearing more about showing agreements lately. But what exactly are they, and how do they fit into our industry today? In this blog post, we’ll explore showing agreements, compare them …

Life After August 17th – NAR Settlement FAQ’s

Navigating the Post-Settlement World: What Real Estate Agents Need to KnowAs real estate professionals, staying informed and adaptable is key to thriving in an ever-changing market. Recently, the landscape has shifted significantly due to the NAR settlement, which recently went into effect on August 17th. If you missed our Buyer Representation Summit, don’t worry—we’ve got …

NAR Releases Required Provisions for Written Buyer Agreements

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently sent shockwaves through the real estate industry with an update on the upcoming changes to buyer representation agreements. Stemming from the NAR lawsuit settlement, these modifications will require adjustments to how you approach working with buyers. The deadline to implement these changes is August 17th, 2024, so familiarizing …

NAR Settlement Receives Preliminary Approval and New Timeline

On April 24th, the judge in the Sitzer Burnett class action lawsuit granted preliminary approval of the settlement put forth by the National Association of Realtors. Now the settlement will move towards final approval, with the court holding a final approval hearing for the end of November. However, the changes put forth in the settlement …

Your NAR Settlement Questions, Answered

The headlines around the proposed NAR lawsuit settlement are pretty dramatic, and over the last couple of weeks, we’ve seen a lot of fear, uncertainty… and even panic. So we reached out to all of you – our viewers and members – to gather your questions. In this episode of the Chris and Garry Show, we …

What the Commission Lawsuit Settlement Means – And How to Prepare

The headlines around the proposed NAR lawsuit settlement are pretty dramatic, so it’s no wonder we’re seeing so much fear and confusion among real estate professionals. There are very practical things you can do now to prepare for the new rules. And if you’re an agent who cares about serving your clients and cares about …

How to Talk About the Commission Lawsuits with Sellers.

The commission lawsuits have become a controversial subject in the real estate community. Agents often find themselves in the crosshairs of these discussions, facing dilemmas about how to respond effectively to clients’ concerns. Needless to say, the topic of commission lawsuits has become a hot-button issue. It’s essential for agents to not only understand the …