Objections fly in against NAR and HomeServices settlement deals
The proposed settlements seek to cover too many claims for too little money and let too many in the industry have a 'free pass,' more than a dozen homesellers argued ahead of a Nov. 26 decision
Using community engagement to build your personal brand
Investing time and effort into community involvement, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes, is a powerful strategy for personal branding in luxury real estate
RE/MAX revenue declined 3.4%, US agents continue to depart in Q3
A new quarter saw continuing trends for RE/MAX Holdings in decreasing revenue and US agent count, but the franchisor also vastly improved its net income year over year
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 31
Judge grants final approval to 9 commission lawsuit settlements
Judge Stephen Bough granted approval for settlements involving Compass, Douglas Elliman, @properties and other companies. Collectively, the companies will pay $110M to resolve litigation
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 31
Judge rules in favor of Serhant over KW Black Label in recruitment suit
Pennsylvania judge Paula Patrick ruled against Keller Williams BlackLabel and in favor of Serhant, whose eponymously named brokerage expanded into Philadelphia's luxury market in 2023
by Taylor Anderson Oct 31
KW relaunches BOLD coaching program amid changing times
Onward BOLD gives Keller Williams agents access to lead generation resources, among many other things. The program is relaunching amid a period of upheaval for the real estate industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 31
A year after the Sitzer verdict, here are my top 5 takeaways
Opinion
As she reflects on the historic decision and the current state of the industry, broker Cara Ameer offers thoughts on how far we've come and where we still need to go
by Cara Ameer Oct 31
Broker Spotlight: Josep Turro, Chi Wei Chin of The Agency Barcelona
Find out how these world travelers bring their shared global perspective to serving a worldwide network of clients and welcoming them home to Spain
by Christy Murdock Oct 31
Meet iGuide's most affordable digital twin solution, Planix R1
The new camera system, Planix R1, is designed to be more physically and technically nimble when helping agents create digital twins, executives said Wednesday. And it’s more affordable, too
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 31
Robert Reffkin compares future of listings to Netflix video streaming
Consumers will one day visit multiple real estate sites, including Compass.com, to find listings in the same way they now search for content on Netflix and Disney+, the Compass CEO predicted
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 31
Huddle Up: Team meeting case study for Pardee Properties
Coach Melanie Klein looks at the way this California brokerage conducts its team meetings and the differentiators you can add to your own agenda
by Melanie Klein Oct 31
BHGRE flexes 'iconic power' in new marketing campaign
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate has unveiled a new tagline, 'Nobody Knows Homes Better,' in its latest consumer-facing ad campaign
by Marian McPherson Oct 30
Tomer Fridman announces move to Christie's Real Estate SoCal
Days after news first broke that Fridman had left Compass, the luxury agent announced on Instagram his move to the brokerage, which is led by luxury powerhouse Aaron Kirman
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 30
Howard Hanna expands with acquisitions in Ohio, South Carolina
The nation's largest family-owned brokerage adds new partnerships in Dayton, Ohio, and Hilton Head, South Carolina. Big Hill and The Alliance Group Realty joined Howard Hanna this week
by Taylor Anderson Oct 30
Baird & Warner to unveil first rebrand in nearly 40 years
This refreshed brand identity includes a modernized look, comprehensive digital marketing platform and an expanded photography package for agents
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 30
Compass bucks tough market as revenue, agent count grow in Q3
The brokerage drove $1.5B in revenue — an 11.7% improvement over the same period in 2023, according to a third-quarter earnings report on Wednesday spanning July, August and September
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 30