Commission Confusion?

The relationship between the seller and the buyer’s agent’s commission is not what a lot of people think it will be. There’s a common misimpression that the buyer’s agent will want the seller to pay their commission; however, this could not be further from...
Is $700,000 Over Asking a Screaming Deal?

Is $700,000 Over Asking a Screaming Deal?

It’s entirely possible to get your clients’ homes sold for more money than similar listings, but for your clients to still think you did a terrible job. As most seasoned agents know, actually doing a good job for your client and whether your client thinks...
Education Cruise Lines, by OnlineEd®

Education Cruise Lines, by OnlineEd®

Have you been on a luxury cruise ship and thought, “I wish this cruise were more focused on mortgage licensing education”? If so, you’re going to love OnlineEd®’s new luxury cruise ship, the Continuing Education of the Seas. Aboard the...
Higher Commissions

Higher Commissions

The NAR Settlement was supposed to decrease real estate commissions, but they’re actually higher now than in the third quarter of last year. Ok, to be fair, they are .001% higher… so really not that much. However, this would seem like nothing if it...
63% Of Crimes Go Unsolved

63% Of Crimes Go Unsolved

Why am I writing about criminal statistics in a real estate blog? Am I trying to encourage illegal behavior? I’m not, but now I’m wondering if I should actually publish this… “Real estate blog sparks national surge in crime….” Maybe...