View You Have Got To Know the Territory Understand why real estate listing agreements can’t take a one-size-fits-all approach, and learn the state-specific compliance issues that can put your commissions and lien rights at risk. Read
View Buying Your Own Listed Property Tempted to buy your own listing? Even with the right disclosures, doing so can open the door to legal trouble, seller remorse, and accusations of self-dealing. This column explores why brokers should think twice before turning from fiduciary to buyer—and the lasting consequences that can follow. Read
View I Say Sir, Have You No Shame? Despite 32+ years of broker lien rights in Illinois, property owners seem unfazed—so what happens when a six-figure commission goes unpaid? A battle of promises, legal moves, and a lesson in throwing the first punch. Read