Fathom raises $32.7M to fund more acquisitions
Company looking to buy smaller real estate brokerages in new or smaller geographic markets
by Matt Carter Nov 22
5 harsh realities indies will face in 2022 (and how to combat them)
Opinion
The best thing you can do is believe in your strengths as an indie broker and get rid of the perception that you cannot compete with franchise brokers
by Erica Ramus Nov 22
RE/MAX delivers record Q3 revenue amid RE/MAX Integra acquisition
The record quarter was largely driven by the company's purchase in July of RE/MAX Integra, a $235M deal that marked the largest franchise acquisition in the brokerage's history
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 22
Should you buy leads? An agent and broker go head-to-head
A veteran agent wants to invest in leads purchased from national services, but her broker views them as active competitors. Is there a happy medium in this situation?
by Anthony Askowitz Nov 22
'Love letter' ban to see day in court as First Amendment comes into play
A first-in-the-nation Oregon law restricting love letters between buyers and sellers, set to begin in January, is being challenged in court by the conservative-leaning Pacific Legal Foundation
by Daniel Houston Nov 22
Real Brokerage has big ambitions as it ramps up agents in Q3 and beyond
The Real Brokerage reported a third quarter net loss of $1.06M on $39.8M in revenue as its agents facilitated $1.44B in real estate transactions, up 879% from a year ago
by Matt Carter Nov 22
5 real estate marketing do's and don'ts for 2022
Opinion
In today's increasingly online world, how do you capture your audience's attention, improve your traffic and share your authentic message? The rules of marketing are always changing; here's what you need to know going into 2022
by Rachael Hite Nov 19
Back to the office? What real estate agents should wear
It’s time to trade in those sweats for 'real' clothes. But what constitutes professional attire now?
by Troy Palmquist Nov 19
5 ways NAR's annual conference changed the future of real estate
The trade group changed real estate listings nationwide, made buyer agent compensation more transparent, declared a divisive symbol discriminatory and turned the gender divide on its head
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 19
Fast-growing Houston indie Abby Realty is the latest to join eXp
'I love the idea of being connected to top agents and top team leaders all over the country,' said Abby Realty founder Frank Gray, on move to eXp. 'They're welcoming us to the family, and showing us it's a helping culture'
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 19
3 ways to show thanks this year (and earn more business next year)
Showing gratitude brings more benefits than any business deal or marketing effort. Discover ways to express your appreciation to clients and make this Thanksgiving memorable
by Jimmy Burgess Nov 19
Create future closings: How to keep tabs on your VIPs
Provide yourself a clear path to success by focusing on anticipated listings and clients, along with your most active referral partners. Start filling up your whiteboard today, add value to the names on your board, and watch your business flourish
by Jimmy Burgess Nov 18
Courted borders on near-business critical: Tech Review Update
Opinion
Courted offers in-depth market research functionality, along with increased agent and office management capabilities
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 18
How one indie broker lured more than 20 agents from Compass
Last year, Dudum Real Estate Group made headlines when it hired nearly two dozen agents from Compass. Its broker-owner Julie Del Santo discusses how it came together
by Daniel Houston Nov 18
Inflation hasn't peaked yet: 2022 housing forecast
However, Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner firmly believes that the economy will continue to grow. Here's his 2022 housing forecast
by Matthew Gardner Nov 17
Realogy, Sotheby's partner to purchase Concierge Auctions
The real estate conglomerate and auction house have joined forces to acquire luxury home marketplace Concierge Auctions for an undisclosed amount
by Marian McPherson Nov 17