Conversations about compensation with your home-buying clients may feel a little awkward for us as Realtors right now. As we approach August 17th, the day significant changes to compensation rules take effect, it's important to master this discussion. And yes, it's change, and change requires new skills, but these changes will ultimately create more transparency and more trust for consumers in our industry. And that's a good thing! Here’s a straightforward approach to ensure that ...

As we all prepare for the changes triggered by the proposed NAR settlement, there is another, less popularized shift in our regulatory environment that may not be on everyone’s radar yet. Here's the other development that will impact how some of Realtors generate business: a recent FCC ruling affecting lead aggregators like Zillow, Homelight, and Fast Expert. Understanding the FCC's New Ruling The FCC recently passed regulation that changes the way leads can be sold, ...