Commission plaintiffs sue Sibcy Cline — and settle for nearly $1M

The independent, Ohio-based brokerage will pay $895,000 to settle a lawsuit known as Keel after its lead plaintiff, bringing the total settlement fund for plaintiffs in the case to $11.5 million.

Referral fees: The Twilight Zone of compensation disclosure?

Amid sweeping commission changes and the push for greater transparency in real estate, rules around referral fees remain elusive, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes for Inman.

Top 5 homebuyer objections (and how you can overcome them)

When real estate agents tackle objections head-on with education, they position buyers to make better decisions and themselves as trusted advisors, coach Darryl Davis writes.

The ABS Formula: Your key to closing 2 deals every week

Generating consistent business requires an understanding of both short-term success and long-term strategies, coach Ricky Carruth writes.