by Robert Smith | Feb 25, 2026 | Information for Real Estate Agents-Brokers, Real Estate, Tips for Real Estate Agents
🚩 Kickback Red Flags If any of the situations below come up, pause and get guidance before moving forward. “Don’t worry about disclosing this…” Payment offered after the transaction closes Compensation tied to a referral but no written agreement “Marketing”...
by Robert Smith | Feb 17, 2026 | Information for Real Estate Agents-Brokers, Tips for Real Estate Agents
New York Stigmatized Property Disclosure: What Agents Must Not RevealIn every licensing class, there’s a moment when students do a double-take.We cover disclosure rules, and someone asks:“But wouldn’t a buyer want to know if someone died in the house?”It’s a fair...
by Robert Smith | Feb 16, 2026 | Housing Market, Information for Real Estate Agents-Brokers, Real Estate
Why Syracuse Stands Out in 2026 as U.S. Home Sales Slow Nationwide The Syracuse 2026 housing market is drawing attention as buyers weigh affordability, inventory, and interest rates while sellers wonder what demand will look like heading into the New Year.The U.S....
by Robert Smith | Feb 7, 2026 | Housing Market, Information for Real Estate Agents-Brokers, Real Estate
Land Use Efficiency and Housing Affordability: Why Local Policy Matters to Real Estate Real estate agents and brokers spend their careers working inside the housing market, yet too often we are left out of the local conversations that shape it. One of the biggest...
by Robert Smith | Jan 28, 2026 | Real Estate Industry News-Information, Information for Real Estate Agents-Brokers
Agents “Break Free”: A Quick Take on Non-NAR Options for MLS Access and Association Membership I recently read a timely article published by Inman titled “Agents break free: How non-NAR MLSs and associations are redefining independence” by Holly Brink (January 27,...
by Robert Smith | Jan 26, 2026 | Information for Sellers and Buyers, Information for Real Estate Agents-Brokers
Understanding Property Ownership in New York New York real estate tenancy types, how a property is titled can matter just as much as who is on the deed. For new and prospective agents, these concepts show up on the exam and at closings. For consumers, they shape what...
