The art of negotiation is nowhere more relevant than in the real estate industry. Your ability to negotiate as a real estate agent directly affects your ability to earn an income — which means it’s imperative that you know the ins and outs of negotiating.

Smart home technology is also opening doors (literally) for remote home management. Residential real estate agents familiar with this new technological terrain will be ready to tackle the unique marketing opportunities while helping their clients avoid the pitfalls of misunderstood technology.

Water cremation, also known as alkaline hydrolysis, is one of the newest trends in cremation and deathcare. It is a safe, environmentally friendly alternative to traditional heat cremation and is becoming increasingly popular in the United States as states and regulators continue to approve the process.

Under the amended rules, registered persons are required to complete the Regulatory Element annually for each representative or principal registration they hold. Individuals who do not complete the Regulatory Element by December 31 of each year will be designated CE inactive by FINRA.

It is imperative that real estate professionals understand ethical standards, know why they are important, and abide by them. That’s why all REALTORS® are required to regularly complete an ethics training course.

New York’s Supreme Court Appellate Division struck down the state’s suitability and best interest regulation for life insurance and annuity sales on April 29, 2021, calling it “unconstitutionally vague” in a ruling against the Department of Financial Services.

In this article and video, we examine four of the most common topics your clients will have questions about to help you put their minds at ease and give them confidence heading into the next chapter of their lives.

Real estate agent, salesperson, broker, REALTOR® — the real estate industry has a lot of professional job titles and roles. It’s also important to remember that each state maintains its own licensing requirements and titles, which may vary from state to state.

In February 2020, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) approved an extensive update to its long-standing Suitability in Annuity Transactions Model Regulation. The result is a revised, consumer-focused set of standards and practices that elevate consumers’ best interests as the core component of any and all annuity recommendations and sales.

Small business owners rely on their tax professionals every year to help them navigate tax season. Maximizing tax deductions can often be crucial to small businesses when every penny may count.