When buyers and sellers can’t agree on who gets the escrow deposit, an escrow holder may file an interpleader action, asking the court to decide. Here’s the important part: attorney’s fees and court costs may be paid from the escrowed funds themselves. That means a deposit worth fighting over can be significantly reduced—or potentially mostly consumed—by the cost of the dispute. The takeaway for REALTORS®? Encourage parties to work toward a resolution whenever possible before
October is a great time to wake up leads before year-end. Try This: Create Smart Filters for contacts you haven’t spoken with in 90+ days, old website visitors, past buyers, old seller leads, and contacts without future tasks. Then send a simple check-in rather than a sales pitch. MAX Tip: “Just checking in” is weak. Give them a reason to respond—market update, home value question, holiday plans, or moving timeline. Find them. Reach out. Reconnect! Need more tips or tools?
With AI, automation, social media and endless marketing tools, it’s easy to forget what has always driven our business: relationships. A handwritten note. Remembering a closing anniversary. Checking in without asking for business. Knowing what matters to your clients. Taking the extra time to make someone feel valued. Technology can help REALTORS® work smarter and reach more people—but it can’t replace genuine connection. In a referral-driven business, people may forget the m