Opinion
Forget gadgets and swag. According to team leader Carl Medford, what Realtors really want right now are well-behaved children at open houses, punctual contractors and, well, an end to 2024
This year, Realtor devotion to fiduciary duty has been openly questioned, team leader Carl Medford writes. Is this the time to adopt a policy that appears to undermine consumer interests?
The National Association of Realtors' commission settlement has been finalized, Carl Medford writes, so it's more important than ever to listen carefully to homesellers' concerns and questions
If you want a positive review, writes mega-team leader Carl Medford, you need to earn it by far surpassing clients' expectations and communicating with them about the review process
Carl Medford analyzes the new Opportunity Report to see what it means for organized real estate, state regulatory agencies and key stakeholders in the second part of his series
The sequel to the 2015 'DANGER Report' details 20 opportunities in a changing industry. In the first of a 2-part series, Carl Medford applies its findings to agents, teams and brokerages
There's very little we can control in life — or in business. Team leader Carl Medford writes that ultimately, it's the choices you make and the way you respond that will determine your future
While we often focus on individual accomplishment, Carl Medford writes, don't sleep on the power and potential of an effective partnership for achieving your goals
Baffled by a home that's languishing on the market? Mega-team leader Carl Medford offers a step-by-step plan for evaluating your listing and getting it sold
If you have listings left over from the slow spring and summer, today's lower interest rates may offer a boost. Carl Medford shares strategies to help get those homes sold as autumn arrives
With buyer-broker agreements now standard operating procedure, team leader Carl Medford writes, a mandatory buyer consultation should be standard practice for any buyer’s agent
Open houses are among the most valuable lead sources available, team leader Carl Medford writes. Here's how to run one the right way and make the most of the opportunity it presents
The easiest way to stay on the right side of the current legal and regulatory changes is to subscribe to them in both letter and spirit, team leader Carl Medford writes
As real estate's new reality takes shape, buyer agents are exploring new ways to streamline processes and communicate effectively with clients, The Medford Team CEO Carl Medford writes
Meeting and exceeding client expectations, team leader Carl Medford writes, means making sure you're communicating with them and helping them understand their transaction process
Opinion
Team leader Carl Medford is being proactive and prepared as his team gears up for the changes that will follow the implementation of the National Association of Realtors' settlement agreement
Running a team is like leading a family, team leader Carl Medford writes. It takes concerted efforts to keep relationships intact and functioning in a healthy way
The clock is ticking on implementation of NAR's commission lawsuit settlement. Team leader Carl Medford outlines what buyer agents need to know to be successful under the new rules of the road
While teams are not for everyone, team leader Carl Medford believes teams and their agents stand a good chance of coming out ahead as market changes are enacted on Aug. 17, 2024
Opinion
Understanding the difference between steering and providing meaningful advice to clients is essential for navigating the future of real estate, writes mega team leader Carl Medford
