RE/MAX's Motto Mortgage now has 200 offices in 39 states
With a new office in Alaska and an expanded presence in South Carolina, Motto Franchising has announced 7 new franchisees in 6 states so far this year
by Matt Carter Jul 12
Overwhelmed with rentals? Here’s how to find a good property management company
Here's everything you need to know about finding a property management company that can meet your needs and makes your life easier
by Luke Babich Jul 12
Here are your most-expensive-sale stories: Pulse
Opinion
This week, we asked for all of the glamorous details about the priciest real estate transaction of your career
by Inman Jul 12
Douglas Elliman starts homebuyer personal assistant platform
The complimentary platform 'Elliman Showroom' will combine the services of a personal assistant with a dashboard of recommended vendors to help clients with the move-in process
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 12
Risk and reward: How to succeed in luxury real estate
Opinion
As independent contractors, real estate agents are able to make choices about positioning themselves and finding the right market niche
by Dwayne Leatherwood Jul 12
Professional athletes make the perfect recruits. Here's why
Opinion
The soft skills and mental strength pro athletes call on for high levels of performance are remarkably similar to those shared by top producers
by Bridgette Hager Jul 12
Here are the mistakes agents must avoid: The Real Word
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss mistakes agents make when competing, consumer recession fears and the Marketeer
by Byron Lazine Jul 11
What to do when a customer calls about a home that is sold
Opinion
For too many agents, a call after the listing is sold is ignored. Instead, make it an opportunity and a springboard for adding value
by Tom Toole Jul 11
How to make the most of your time during a market slowdown
Opinion
A market shift is a perfect time to revisit your communication and best practices so that you can provide the best possible client service
by Julie Busby Jul 11
What to know as the bombshell commission case moves forward
The Moehrl suit has class-action status, and after a new ruling it looks like that status is going to stick as a trial looms in the future
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 9
More than 700 agent steering calls suggest price-fixing, lawyers charge
In new court filings in the Moehrl case, lawyers singled out hundreds of phone calls — far more than previously reported — in which agents steered business away from discount brokerage REX
June jobs report reveals impact of layoffs on real estate industry
Fears of impending recession and a spate of prominent layoff announcements put only a moderate damper on real estate hiring last month, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics
by Daniel Houston Jul 8
Former Spears Group CEO joins Corcoran Reverie
Brian Fairweather joined the Spears Group at Compass in 2020 and was promoted to CEO in early 2022. At Corcoran Reverie he will oversee aspects of the firm's growth strategy