1: Welcome to How to Real Estate Today

In this podcast episode, Rebecca Green and Kim Borcherding discuss the recent settlement of a class action lawsuit brought against the National Association of Realtors for alleged price fixing of commissions. They emphasize the importance of buyer representation and the need for expert guidance in the complex process of buying a home. They also discuss the impact of the settlement on buyers, sellers, and brokers, and offer advice on how to navigate the changing real estate landscape. The key themes of the conversation include the importance of buyer representation, the need for brokers to level up their skills and value proposition, and the importance of transparency and education in the real estate industry.

Takeaways

• Buyers should prioritize having expert representation when purchasing a home, as the process is complex and infrequent for most people.
• Good real estate agents should focus on leveling up their skills and value proposition to provide the best service to their clients.
• Transparency and education are crucial in the real estate industry, and agents should be knowledgeable about contracts and negotiation.
• Buyers and sellers have choices in who they work with, and it is important to find an agent who can effectively manage the transaction and protect their interests.

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Rebecca brings 33+ years of real estate experience into RebeccaGreen.co
where she coaches agents on the four pillars of success: Health + Wellness, Operations + Systems, Community + Collaboration, Marketing + Branding. Inside the CEO Agent Community, you’ll find coaching, courses, done-for-you marketing tools, media days, implementation sessions, and the strategies that help agents scale smarter—not busier. You can also connect with her local Oregon + Washington team at SellingPortlandRealEstate.com
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Kim is the founder of Hey Clever Collective —a community designed to help agents build businesses they actually love. She’s all about collaboration, creativity, and showing agents how to tap into their unique strengths.

Together, we’re creating conversations, sharing strategies, and opening doors for agents who want more—more balance, more profitability, and more community. Come hang out with us, learn with us, and let’s build something bigger than a business… let’s build a life you love.