One of our favorite guests, Kurt von Wasmuth, President and CEO of RMLS, is here to talk about the latest industry upheavals. Kurt, a frequent guest and one of our biggest advocates, will help clear up some of the confusion and questions about this process. For years, MLS systems have provided data about properties for sale along with the compensation structure from listing brokers to buyer brokers. In 2019, the DOJ filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against NAR, alleging that certain rules and policies of NAR were anticompetitive and hindered fair competition in the real estate market. There was ..read more

Almost everything from our last Best of Masters was about the NAR lawsuit and settlement. In fact, this was our largest audience ever. Everyone is interested in knowing how this is going to play out.  In this episode, Steve and Joe share what this means to them and what it could look like going forward. They also share insightful comments and questions from listeners.   In 2021, there were 100 billion dollars in commissions in the US. Is this pie going to shrink after the NAR lawsuit and settlement? Find out what we think! The NAR lawsuit and settlement is huge. There are massiv ..read more

Have you been wondering how to stay on top of all the industry, market, and technology changes in today's real estate world? Understanding market trends, compliance, and leveraging technology has never been more critical. It's not just about navigating the legalities; it's about thriving in a market that demands adaptability, foresight, and integrity. What are the emerging market trends and technological advances that can benefit today’s real estate professionals?  Ken Perry, a former lender turned trainer, speaker, outstanding podcast guest and host, and compliance expert, stays on the c ..read more

In 2015, Tucker Merrihew got the idea for The Portland Real Estate Podcast. And he cohosted the show for seven years. But in 2022, Tucker left the Pacific Northwest for the sun and sand of southwest Florida. What has he been up to since then? How does Naples, Florida, differ from Tucker’s old stomping grounds in Lake Oswego? What does it look like to rebuild a real estate business in a new market? On this episode of The Portland Real Estate Podcast, your hosts Joe Fustolo and Steve Nassar catch up with Tucker, discussing how he rebuilt TTM Development Company after the move and what it’s like ..read more

A Missouri court recently found NAR, HomeServices of America and Keller Williams liable for $1.8B in damages for conspiring to keep commissions artificially high.   And there’s a long list of copycat lawsuits advocating a shift in the way commissions are paid in real estate.   So, what might that look like? What does it mean for you and your business?   Rob Levy has been a licensed Portland REALTOR since 1988 and currently serves as Principal Broker with The Rob Levy Real Estate Team, a top-producer in the Pacific Northwest.   On this episode of The Portland Real Estate Pod ..read more

Do you have clients who need more space but can’t move in the current market? With rates reaching 8% for the first time in 20 years, plenty of people are stuck in the home they’ve got. What if you could offer a solution that would give them the space they need and add value to their current home without spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on an addition or ADU? Anthony Taylor-Weber is Founder and CEO of Outdoor Office, a business that designs and builds custom, fully finished backyard studio spaces for home businesses, work-from-home employees and creatives. On this episode of The Portla ..read more

The Portland region needs 60,000 housing units to resolve the current housing shortage. What new land use laws are helping close the gap? And what legal developments make it even harder for developers to keep up with demand? Ezra Hammer and Jamie Howsley are attorneys at Jordan Ramis, a firm that serves the businesses of Pacific Northwest. Ezra and Jamie have expertise in land use and development, environmental and natural resource permitting and government affairs. On this episode of The Portland Real Estate Podcast, Ezra and Jamie join hosts Joe Fustolo and Steve Nassar to discuss what’s beh ..read more

Are you inclined to compete with other real estate agents and defend your territory? Or collaborate as colleagues? At Masters in Real Estate, we believe that a rising tide lifts all boats. And because there’s enough business for everybody, we share best practices with the intention of helping each other succeed. Justin Stoddart is CEO of ProInsight, a platform that helps real estate agents integrate our services with other professionals, collaborating to improve our value proposition and better serve our ideal clients. Justin is also the author of The Upstream Model: Hidden Secrets to Building ..read more

The average person lives in a home for about 7 years. And agents and lenders need to stay top of mind, so we’re there when the client is ready to move again. However, 88% of people forget their real estate team less than a year after closing. But what if there was an easy way to stay engaged with clients and support them in taking care of their home—with very little effort on your part? Scott Fouser is Chief Revenue Officer of Househappy, a tech platform that helps real estate professionals stay in front of their homeowner-clients through the gift of concierge home maintenance services. On thi ..read more

No doubt you’ve read multiple news items about artificial intelligence and received several emails promoting AI trainings since ChatGPT launched last November. And many believe that AI technology will start a revolution bigger than anything we’ve experienced in our lifetime, including the internet. But what is AI really capable of? And how might real estate professionals use it in a meaningful way? Eric Post has 20 years of experience in the industry, owning both real estate and mortgage brokerages and working in the consulting, coaching and startup space. Today, he is building a company calle ..read more