In a membership organization, it is vital that your voice is heard, even if it is in the minority. But no one will hear you if you remain silent. 

When both parties can build a respectful and professional relationship together, your clients reap the rewards.

You’re a member of this REALTOR® family, regardless of whether you think so. If you expect to make your voice heard by your peers, this is where to start.

An uncertain political climate is no match for your resolve to help your clients achieve their dreams.

I’m not the quickest adapter to change in the industry, and I’m still learning things younger agents have already mastered. Here’s how I power forward, even if I’m behind the times.

Owning a home free and clear isn’t always the right goal for older people. Should your clients roll the dice with real estate investments?

Negotiations aren’t about fighting for everything your client wants.

I'm a real estate trainer who travels the world teaching practitioners how to better their business. But when I played the role of the buyer this spring, I learned a few lessons.

Is limiting professional photography to upscale listings a form of ‘financial profiling’?

Buyers may wonder why they should pay for a home inspection when they can get specialists to point out trouble spots for free. As a real estate professional, your duty is to educate.

Many agents and brokers don’t treat the referral process with the professional respect it requires.

Beware of sellers who complain about their own neighborhoods. Their words may be the biggest threat to a deal.