The Agency launches in Calgary, adding to its Canadian offices
The new Canadian office will join a number of the brokerage's existing offices across the country, which include locations in Toronto, Victoria, Oakville, Kitchener and Cowichan
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 23
The Real Word: Will Biden's executive order really upend real estate?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Biden’s executive order, why singles are moving and Opendoor’s new referral rewards program
by Byron Lazine Jul 23
Opendoor's mortgage attach rate jumps, but at what cost? Mike DelPrete
For any company attempting to generate profits from adjacent services, and there are a lot, mortgage remains hard. It is no panacea for profitability
by Mike DelPrete Jul 22
Adam Contos shares the 3 principles behind RE/MAX's success
RE/MAX CEO Adam Contos shares how his career as a Marine and Special Weapons And Tactics leader informs how he leads, recruits and thinks about success
by Marian McPherson Jul 22
Dueling NAR and REX op-eds hint that DOJ will target commissions
National Association of Realtors: 'The Administration has publicly signaled a lack of understanding about the MLS system and the associated commission structure'
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 22
Overhead view of design team having project meeting in office
As brokerages begin to transition to an in-office working environment, it’s important to create a holistic space that supports agents and helps them thrive. Here are four ways to do just that
by Rainy Hake Austin Jul 22
Zero contacts? 6 ways to get clients as a newbie
Making connections is a crucial part of being a real estate agent. But if you're new to the scene, with no contacts at all, where do you even start? Here are a few tips for finding those potential clients
by Mauricio Umansky Jul 22
Defend your commission: 5 reasons you're worth it
Handle the commission objection with confidence, and know your value. These five reasons illustrate why you’re worth every penny
by Darryl Davis Jul 22
Redfin's head of industry relations moves to Realogy
In her new role, former Redfin Head of Industry Relations Caitlin McCrory will lead Realogy's industry advocacy and strategic policy efforts
by Marian McPherson Jul 21
Toronto iBuyer raises $44M with help from Spencer Rascoff, Eric Wu
Properly is a tech-based real estate brokerage in Canada with a model similar to US iBuyers like Opendoor and Zillow Offers
by Libertina Brandt Jul 21
Better eyes real estate brokerage as next step in end-to-end platform
Better's real estate brokerage subsidiary has largely flown under the radar, but that's about to change as it seeks to become licensed in all 50 states
by Matt Carter Jul 21
Zillow, NAR formed 'group boycott' to enforce commission rule: REX
REX alleges that the National Association of Realtors and Zillow use NAR's segregation rule to hinder competitors who don't comply with NAR's commission rule
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 21
Pulse: What's your best piece of advice for newbies in a shifting market?
Now that things are starting to show signs of slowing down, what do new agents need to know? What's the most crucial piece of advice you can offer them?
by Inman Jul 21
Agent/broker perspective: Short-term rental services — friend or foe?
Opinion
An agent wants to know if the short-term rental trend is worth her time, energy and focus — and if the risks are worth the effort. What advice should her broker give her?
by Anthony Askowitz Jul 21
Leading indie brokerage in Massachusetts joins Compass
The Randall Family of Companies, which includes four residential and commercial real estate brokerages, has moved to Compass. The company has 35 offices throughout New England
by Marian McPherson Jul 20
Keller Williams eying big change for growing teams
The brokerage’s new ‘Expansion Network’ is meant to make the process of expanding a team into a new city more streamlined and efficient. It should also turn those teams into an asset for the existing Keller Williams personnel in the new city
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 20