You may or may not have heard about a proposed national settlement involving the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and others. I’ve seen many headlines such as “No More 6% Commissions!” and “The NAR real estate settlement could make your next home more affordable.” Here are the bigger headlines (from my perspective): “All commissions are […]
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A Day in the Life of a Realtor
Want a sneak peek into a day in the life of a Realtor? Here’s a recent one! Gotta love this crazy life. 4:40 a.m. The alarm goes off, and for approximately four seconds, I decide how much it *actually* matters to be healthy. Then, I mentally slap myself and get outta bed. In 20 minutes, […]
Announcing The Russell Company at @properties
Folks, we have some really exciting news that we’ve been busting at the seams to tell you. This change is something we’ve carefully mulled over for a long time, and now it’s official! As of April 4, we are part of @properties, a national brand that is known for innovation and its focus on building […]
What I Do for Self-Care
When it comes to self-care, I’m not the greatest. It’s a muscle I’m learning to exercise, but I have a long way to go. (I might have serious FOMO . . . ) Honestly, sometimes I wonder if COVID wasn’t God’s way of grabbing my attention in this department. For months, we had nowhere to […]
STAR POWER—What a Throwback!
Hop in your “way back” machine and let me take you to 1988. Ronald Reagan was president, a gallon of milk cost $2.19, and mortgage interest rates hovered around 10.34%. Real estate agent mentor Howard Brinton was a motivational speaker who had the idea to interview top-producing real estate agents from across North America. Then, […]