Fall 2023

The Good Neighbor Awards program celebrates a diverse group of REALTORS® who restore hope, make lives more joyful, uplift their communities and give volunteers purpose. Get inspired by the 2023 winners' stories in this issue of REALTOR® Magazine. Also: Whether to franchise or not to franchise, how to stay productive in a slower market, closing gifts ideas, how buyer agency agreements protect you, and tips for brokers to prevent training no-shows.

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In This Issue

No matter their cause, REALTORS® pursue it passionately.

When deciding whether to buy a franchise, brokers are finding more choice today than ever before.

Male speaker giving presentation to several people

It doesn’t matter whether the content you provide in training is a business game-changer if you can’t get the agents to attend.

Talking points: What a local MLS broker marketplace is and how it benefits all buyers and sellers.

home model in foreground and real estate agent working on computer in background

Homebuilders are providing options buyers can’t find in the existing-home sales market.

Court rejects claim against agent, saying buyer should have read the contracts.

Commercial real estate professionals on rooftop

How can I branch into commercial real estate when the Code requires me to tell prospects about my lack of experience?

Handing keys to clients after signing paperwork.

Offer your clients a token of appreciation that leaves a positive impression after the transaction ends. These three agents take a personalized approach to gift-giving.