Wednesday’s MRED-Compass suspension of 43,000 Chicago listings isn’t a portal dispute. It’s a governance failure — and a leadership test for every broker, owner, and team leader watching it unfold.
Corporate fights over listings may dominate headlines, but the agents who win are the ones who stay focused on clarity, honesty, and serving their clients well.
Compass and MRED just pulled 43,000 listings off Zillow over 9 Compass listings — raising major questions about consumer exposure, MLS power, and industry control.
FSBOs are a tremendous source of NOW business. Knowing what to say and how to say it are the keys to mastering the dialogues and techniques so you’ll always be able to build listing inventory.
The one habit that will change your business in 90 days – and it costs absolutely nothing. Respond first, consistently, and make people feel seen.
Friendship, culture, and 1,800 loyal agents — Kathy Viard and Peter Morris share what it really takes to build an independent brokerage that lasts.
Zillow leads convert at 1–3%. Referrals arrive pre-sold. In 2026, the smartest agents are nurturing relationships, not mining portals.
Stop reading the weather and start reading the rock. What the real estate market actually demands from its leaders right now.
Turn brokerage setbacks into strategic wins by learning from common leadership mistakes and driving real estate growth with clarity and resilience.
“How do I keep from burning out?”, “How do I find more balance?” Sound familiar? Let’s dive into time management that can help you smile more and stress less.
May’s POWER AGENT® Success Magazine is a powerful reminder that real estate has never just been about transactions—it’s about people.
In today’s real estate industry, agents need to hone critical thinking skills, especially when it comes to “rules,” “laws,” and “norms.”