How to help homesellers understand fair housing
Opinion
Most homeowners want to do the right thing, but they don’t always understand how they can unintentionally discriminate against a qualified buyer. Transparency and communication are the keys to ensuring optimal outcomes for everyone
by Teresa Boardman Apr 11
Keller Williams moves into Saudi Arabia amid global expansion
Muhanad Awad will lead a new franchise based in Riyadh. The franchise launch suggests that Western companies are warming to a corner of the world that has long been difficult to reach
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 11
Don't fall victim to Russian hackers: 14 tips
Opinion
More and more Russian hackers are looking to unleash cyberattacks across the world. Keep yourself and your clients safe
by Robert Siciliano Apr 11
Keller Williams Pres. Marc King has a plan for unproductive agents
Keller Williams President Marc King says the company has a TBA plan to help the 80% of agents who are underproducing level up — playing to the company's belief that the agent is always no. 1
by Marian McPherson Apr 11
Inventing Anna, The Dropout, WeCrashed: What TV's scam craze tells us about bad business
Opinion
Crimes of the heart and crimes of the wallet often go hand in hand. Here’s what you can learn from the recent spate of scam-based documentaries
by Christy Murdock Apr 11
How will autonomous self-driving cars affect real estate?
Opinion
Innovations in technology have already changed buyer behavior over the years. Find out how driverless vehicles may (or may not) continue the shift
by Carl Medford Apr 8
5 essential conversation-starters for every buyer's agent
Opinion
Communicating in a way that's natural, easy and from-the-heart, rather than from a cut-and-dried script, allows you to make a personal connection with the client
by Darryl Davis Apr 8
Should your clients bid over asking price? A look at pros and cons
Opinion
In a hot seller's market, how should agents help their clients with pricing, bidding strategies and closing successfully? Here's how to set appropriate buyer expectations from the start
by Jenny Usaj Apr 8
Compass reaches settlement in Section 8 discrimination case
As part of its settlement with the Housing Rights Initiative, Compass has committed to raising commissions for agents brokering Section 8 leases and launching several housing voucher education programs
by Marian McPherson Apr 7
Premier Sotheby's International Realty acquires J. Cash Real Estate
Boutique brokerage J. Cash Real Estate and its agents just outside Charlotte, North Carolina, will now operate under the Premier Sotheby's International Realty brand
As supply dwindled, nation's biggest brokerages gained market share
The biggest real estate brokerages and franchise networks made big gains in market share in 2021 and accounted for 61% of home sales, a new report reveals
by Daniel Houston Apr 7
Blockchain and crypto: What buyers and sellers need to know
Opinion
Although still in its infancy, blockchain and crypto continue to evolve, garnering significant interest from individuals and large corporations alike. Windermere economist Matthew Gardner shares insights to help you, and your clients, understand the potential
by Matthew Gardner Apr 7
money, wallet, cash, dough, commission, costs, expenses, expensive
Opinion
Net is a more complicated datapoint to calculate. Split is surely a factor in the calculation, but net is the bottom line
by Jeff Glover Apr 7
Why an open ecosystem is 'greater than the sum of its parts'
Opinion
An open ecosystem can offer a central location for the property, transaction, consumer and business data that drives business. It offers greater flexibility and scale for agents and brokers
by Simon Chen Apr 6
Broker Spotlight: Anthony Domathoti, EXIT Realty Premium
With a commitment to the power of legislative advocacy, diversity and inclusion, Anthony Domathoti is making his mark as an industry leader. Find out how this award-winning broker and president of Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors is creating change
by Christy Murdock Apr 6
Engel & Völkers marks entrance into Rhode Island with new shop
Led by license partners Emilio DiSpirito IV and Joseph Fazio, Engel & Völkers East Greenwich is centrally located in the state, which will allow the team to serve a number of clients in the region