Keyword: raising the bar

AgentCentric? ConsumerCentric? The truth – it’s mostly egocentric

AgentCentric? ConsumerCentric? The truth – it’s mostly egocentric

A history of raising the bar At 16 and the janitor for Dad’s real estate company, I was often able to listen into discussions he had with the few brokerage owners who were his friends. They talked about various skill sets, how agents used different methods to list/sell homes, and how they all wished there was a magic spell which ...

Jeff Brown | 2011/11/13  | 24 Comments Editorials

Texas amends laws to hold real estate licensees more accountable

Texas amends laws to hold real estate licensees more accountable

New state laws in Texas This fall, the Real Estate Commission and Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board proposed rules to implement provisions of two laws passed by the 82nd Texas Legislature, both aiming to “clarify and standardize application procedures,” as well as “provide better protections for consumers and strengthen[ed] license holder education requirements.” Some consumers remain skeptical of real estate ...

Tara Steele | 2011/09/14  | 16 Comments News

10 Things I wish they taught in real estate school

10 Things I wish they taught in real estate school

My office has seen a slew of new agents join in the last 6 months.  I suspect it’s largely due to the heavy recruitment efforts of my fabulous branch manager – I just don’t believe that there are that many people out there just itching to become a Realtor right now. This column was originally published on February 15, 2010. ...

Jonathan Benya | 2010/12/12  | 92 Comments Editorials

In a World of Amazon and Yelp Reviews #RTB Is Very Easy

In a World of Amazon and Yelp Reviews #RTB Is Very Easy

There is a heated discussion going on right now in the RE.net regarding professionalism within and consumers’ opinions of the Real Estate Profession and how to bring the two into alignment.  While how to “fix” the problem has become a polarizing issue, the fact that there IS an issue does not seem to be in dispute.  On the less sinister ...

Janie Coffey | 2010/02/24  | 44 Comments Real Estate