
Top 7 Money Leaks That Cost You Commissions and Sales
Tom Toole breaks down the seven most common money leaks in a real estate business, from poor follow-up with past clients to wasted listing opportunities, and shows agents how to fix each one.

Tom Toole breaks down the seven most common money leaks in a real estate business, from poor follow-up with past clients to wasted listing opportunities, and shows agents how to fix each one.

A new Clever Offers survey reveals that while 52% of sellers consider skipping agents, many who sell to cash buyers walk away with regrets and less profit. Here’s what the data means for real estate agents navigating seller expectations in 2025.

Redfin’s latest agent survey reveals the nine biggest takeaways from 500 non-Redfin agents across 46 states, highlighting shifts in income, career sentiment, commissions, and more.

AccountTECH’s latest data shows real estate commission rates stabilizing just five months after the NAR Settlement, while Redfin reports shifts based on home price—rising for affordable homes and dipping for luxury properties.

Mike DelPrete analyzes post-settlement trends in buyer agent commissions, revealing no significant changes since August 2024, based on data from 55,000 transactions monthly.

Law professor Tanya Monestier objects to the NAR settlement, highlighting its reinforcement of seller-paid commissions through industry ‘workarounds.’ Her objection also critiques high attorney fees.

According to recent surveys from Clever Real Estate and Real, the majority of agents remain opposed to NAR settlement changes, with 64% expressing opposition and 72% predicting a negative impact on the industry.

Josh Sitzer of Sitzer/Burnett is co-founding Landian, a startup that offers flat-fee real estate services, aiming to make homebuying more affordable and transparent with an à la carte menu and a pay-only-if-you-close guarantee.

Byron Lazine explores what real estate agents can learn from the evolution of the travel industry, highlighting how adaptability and personalized service are the keys to long-term success.

Discover how Jason Cassity’s IG Reel is transforming seller strategies under the new NAR settlement changes, showcasing his consumer-friendly approach to agent training while providing a script sellers can use to save money on agent commissions.

In a recent survey by Clever Real Estate, 1,000 American consumers and 331 real estate agents responded to a series of questions about the upcoming changes resulting from the NAR settlement.

A new report from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) highlights the benefits of recent changes in real estate agent compensation resulting from the uncoupling of real estate agent commissions.
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