Keller Williams launches new franchise in Switzerland
Keller Williams' expansion into Switzerland comes as part of a broader international push for the franchisor, and for the broader US real estate industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 12
The great agent reshuffle: Essential checklists you need to onboard agents in a down market
Opinion
Onboarding and recruiting practices change in a shifting market. When inventory is low and competition is fierce, bringing on new team members requires extra focus and streamlined systems to keep chaos at bay
by Rachael Hite Oct 12
Sink or swim, the fate of real estate's mightiest CEOs will be revealed
Opinion
Heads will roll and company valuations will sink so low that new outsiders will opportunistically make big acquisitions, Brad Inman writes. Real estate's Masters of the Universe are on notice
by Brad Inman Oct 12
Stop making comparisons to 2021. It's an outlier: DelPrete
Opinion
Year-over-year numbers don't take into account the fact that the pandemic years were radical outliers on a number of levels, real estate being just one
by Mike DelPrete Oct 12
What to watch for at eXp Realty's EXPCON this week
Virtual brokerage eXp Realty is going analog this week with its annual EXPCON conference in Las Vegas. Here are a few highlights from the conference agenda
by Marian McPherson Oct 12
What's next? Top economists tackle the biggest questions in real estate
Opinion
What is the state of the housing market and what can you expect next? Find out from two of the industry's leading economists
by Bernice Ross Oct 12
Veronica Figueroa's eXp team to use Place technology
The move highlights the independent and expansionist proclivities of today's top-performing real estate teams
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 11
Anywhere and Compass settle agent recruiting suit, capping 3-year feud
The companies submitted a joint filing to the New York Supreme Court on Oct. 4 asserting they had agreed to end the litigation permanently and that each side would pay their own costs
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 11
Lake Homes Realty debuts new logo, announces 2022 'Agent of the Year'
The brokerage unveiled its modern new logo at its National Agents Summit last week in Birmingham, Alabama, and announced Mike Goins of Lake Conroe, Texas, as Agent of the Year
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 11
Maryland-based Keller Williams firm adds exec with luxury cred
Lesli Akers, a former president of KW Luxury Homes International, will serve as the strategic growth officer for Lucido Global, the company announced last week on social media
by Daniel Houston Oct 11
3 essentials for your all-hands-on-deck marketing meeting
Opinion
Brokers and team leaders know they need to adjust the sails of their marketing strategy for the remainder of the year and beyond. Review these essential points and head into your next marketing meeting prepared and with a fresh plan
by Rachael Hite Oct 11
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Finding and retaining the right talent to manage your investments is a fine art. Personality, work ethic and heart are key factors that these recruiters will not compromise on
by Michael Zaransky Oct 11
The Agency launches new market in La Jolla, San Diego
The office marks the company's 63rd location overall and 21st office in the state of California. Mike Schwartz, formerly of Compass, will lead the office's operations as regional manager
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 10
Opendoor, Offerpad, Redfin shares hit all-time lows on Wall Street
Shares in Opendoor, Offerpad and Redfin all just hit all-time low prices. The milestones come after months of declines for companies across the real estate space
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 7
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Calling it a 'kickback scheme,' HomeOpenly owner Dmitry Shkipin told the FHFA to ban referral fees charged by online brokerages — including Zillow — that don't actually buy and sell property
7 essential types of writing every busy real estate agent should learn
You may not have gotten into real estate because of a love of writing but that doesn't mean you can't learn to express yourself with skill and confidence
by Christy Murdock Oct 7