Tag: Fiduciary

The Second Association — Compass Joins ARA

That broker responsibility formula is the pressure point, and it is about to be tested by the largest brokerage in the country. If a company with tens of thousands of agents concludes that it is paying association dues for licensees who have chosen not to be members, and can point to a $20 alternative it already funds, the conversation with local leadership changes character quickly. The association is no longer selling a benefit. It is defending an invoice.

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Saul Klein July 31, 2026 No Comments

Industry Crossroads — The Data Advocate Editorial Series

Industry Crossroads™ is built on the belief that the residential real estate industry benefits when informed professionals are willing to think critically, challenge assumptions, and engage respectfully with competing idea. Our goal is not simply to report events, but to elevate the conversation.

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Saul & John July 28, 2026 4 Comments

Industry Crossroads™ — PART 1

That explains why brokerages want greater control before MLS entry, why portals insist on broad consumer access, and why MLSs find themselves caught in the middle.

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John Reilly June 28, 2026 No Comments

The Coming Soon Files by Vanessa Saunders

There’s a lot of meat in her simple one-sentence writing style. You’ll find lots of spot-on insight as you quickly scroll through. We’ll give you a peek at a few of her descriptions of Coming Soon

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John Reilly May 11, 2026 No Comments

RESPA and RED FLAGS

More importantly, brokerages should review their training programs to caution agents regarding what can be said and what should be avoided in advising buyers as to steps in the loan process – in short, what are the RED FLAGS.

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John Reilly March 8, 2026 4 Comments

Lemons, Listings and Selective Visibility

Buyers operating within those networks may not see the full picture of a listing or fully appreciate how brokerage structure and strategy influence the context in which the property is presented. Some buyers never even get a seat at the table.

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Summer Goralik February 21, 2026 3 Comments

What Is Growing In Your Garden? By Ruth Catchen

That same mindset—the gardener’s patience, the musician’s persistence—is what I carry into my teaching, my writing, my work with real estate professionals. The through line is always cultivation: time, care, presence. It’s something I won’t give up.

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John Reilly August 28, 2025 No Comments

The Last Inch

Consumers want speed and convenience, yes. But they also want someone who understands their needs. The “why” behind the documents and decisions. The “how” behind the execution.

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Summer Goralik July 26, 2025 No Comments

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The FTC Under New Direction

by Saul Klein | Oct 15, 2021 The Federal Trade Commission… The FTC is one of two federal agencies focused on competition across a broad range of industries.

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Saul Klein December 22, 2023