Real Estate Professionals

Why can't we turn off our phones?

On the glory of monotasking

May 23 • Ali Ban

A Broker’s Morning Prayer

(For those not in the real estate industry, feel free to adapt this prayer for your work!)

Mar 6 • Ali Ban

Happy 2026! What's new with you?

I have a new real estate partner!

Feb 7 • Ali Ban

Six months after NAR changes

How it's going / Market update

Feb 21, 2025 • Ali Ban

Leaving a company or team

My very fond adieu to Redfin

Nov 12, 2024 • Ali Ban

If God owned a real estate brokerage

Would it be for profit?

Oct 11, 2024 • Ali Ban

Let the Seller Beware: Risks of not paying Buyer Compensation

Part 4 in a series: What buyers and sellers need to know about the NAR changes

Aug 18, 2024 • Ali Ban

Let the Buyer Beware

Part 3 in a series: What buyers and sellers need to know about the NAR industry changes

Aug 2, 2024 • Ali Ban

New NAR Rules for Buyer Representation

Part 2 in a Series: What buyers and sellers need to know about industry changes

Jul 20, 2024 • Ali Ban

Understanding the NAR Settlement

Part 1 in a series: What buyers and sellers need to know about industry changes

Jul 5, 2024 • Ali Ban

When your escrow cancels

Encouragement for sellers, buyers, agents, and loan officers

Jun 21, 2024 • Ali Ban

I'm a terrible person sometimes

People are mad at me

May 26, 2024 • Ali Ban

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