Houlihan Lawrence dual agency case is now a class action lawsuit
The New York- and Connecticut-based brokerage says it will appeal the ruling, which will allow plaintiffs to sue on behalf of some 20,000 homebuyers and sellers going back more than a decade
Pros and cons of a cash deal on a home purchase or sale
While cash may be king in some markets, closing with greenbacks may not always be the best option for homebuyers or sellers
by Jenny Usaj Feb 9
How understanding core virtues can transform your real estate business
Opinion
Prudence includes discipline, effective management, and solid risk assessment. Running a business this way just makes sense
by Carl Medford Feb 9
3 secrets to one-on-one communication with staff and agents
One-on-ones give you the opportunity to create positive change and move your organization forward. Here's how to make them more effective
by Chris Pollinger Feb 9
Houwzer breaks into 'power buyer' game with $118M Series B round
Flat-fee, end-to-end real estate brokerage Houwzer is launching cash offer and buy before you sell services in six markets
by Matt Carter Feb 8
Former Keller Williams CEO Mark Willis poised to jump to eXp Realty amid legal dispute
The recruitment revelation was revealed in an 11-page motion filed on Monday by eXp World Holdings in a bid to dissolve Keller Williams’ temporary restraining order against Willis
by Marian McPherson Feb 8
Battling the commission squeeze: 5 tips to make your indie brokerage more profitable
It's easy to get lost in the day-to-day of doing business. Brokerages need to keep an eye on the bottom line to stay competitive and profitable
by Ian Hoover Feb 8
Compass launches 12-month 'Agent Action Plan' amid training surge
The “Robert Reffkin Agent Action Plan" is designed to help agents build their business the way the Compass founder built his
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 7
Out-of-towners are causing home prices to soar in relocation hotspots
Prices are up as high as 30% in some relocation hotspots across the Sun Belt, where 9 of the 10 most popular US relocation destinations are, according to a report from Redfin released Monday
by Ben Verde Feb 7
Corcoran Group adds first affiliate in Georgia
Corcoran Austin Hill Realty, formerly known as Austin Hill Realty, will be led by owners Austin Hill and Stephanie Wilson-Evans and based in Savannah
Coldwell Banker franchises in NYC, the Hamptons merge
The combined company will have about 175 agents across 8 offices in both the city and in the Hamptons
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 4
Check your ego: NYC agent tips on winning co-op board approval
Inman spoke with seasoned New York City agents to get their takes on making the board approval process an easy one
by Ben Verde Feb 4
EXp President of Operations heads to Keller Williams as rivalry builds
EXp President of Operations Stacey Onnen is going to Keller Williams, it was announced Friday, 2 days after eXp World Holdings founder Glenn Sanford raised issues over recruitment in a tweet
by Marian McPherson Feb 4
News Quiz: Do you know the biggest stories for the week of Feb. 3?
Buyers’ agent commissions, Florida and LoanDepot all made headlines this week. Test your knowledge of the biggest stories to see if you're up to date on the industry
by Inman Feb 4
It's only business: Watchdog says Florida agents aren't loyal to clients
Most Florida agents are transaction brokers who don't have to disclose they have no obligation to look out for customers' best interests, according to the Consumer Federation of America