Pulse: How our readers are educating clients about mortgage and alt finance
This week, our readers share how they're educating their clients about one of the most important facets of the homebuying process — financing the biggest purchase of their lives
by Inman Mar 16
How this franchise is growing its business by planting trees
Realty ONE Group is planting one tree for every closed transaction. We talked to founder and CEO Kuba Jewgieniew to find out how the company is supporting its agents while furthering its commitment to the environment
by Rachael Hite Mar 16
How indies can thrive in today's market
Opinion
There are challenges, but the rewards of charting your own course are even greater
by Mark Choey AND Chris Lim Mar 16
Lawsuit accuses 88 landlords and brokerages — including Compass and Corcoran — of discrimination
The lawsuit filed in federal court in Manhattan on Monday by watchdog group the Housing Rights Initiative claims the New York City brokerages and landlords in question have discriminated against people with housing vouchers
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 15
Can't stay away: Tomer Fridman returns to Compass
After spending a little over one month at Hilton & Hyland, the broker and his 11-person team have made a reversal and returned to Compass
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 15
How you can pave the path for increased Black homeownership
Opinion
Real estate agents have to work together to eliminate disparities and barriers to homeownership. Here's how one Realtor remains dedicated in creating pathways toward fair and equitable housing opportunities for all
by Tracey Royal Mar 15
Scared of losing talent? 3 tips for better retention
Instead of focusing on external factors and symptoms of greater problems, leaders should turn their attention to the things within their control. Here's how
by Marion Weiler Mar 15
Need some posting inspiration? Here's 21 social media content ideas
To stand out, create fresh, creative and engaging content on social media. This will help you grow your following and gain your clients' trust. Here are some ideas
by Jimmy Burgess Mar 14
Compass sues REBNY, alleges conspiracy with other brokerages
Compass says the New York organization has worked with Douglas Elliman and the Corcoran Group to "thwart competitors" and "smother" competition
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 12
The Real Word: Are Opendoor's plans too ambitious?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Opendoor’s expansion plans, Google Alerts for your business and a viral listing
by Byron Lazine Mar 12
Mainframe Real Estate debuts marketing tech, agent websites
The launch of a new suite of products continue Mainframe's ongoing efforts to improve the real estate experience by leaning more on technology
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 11
IBuyers still on slow road to recovery: Redfin
IBuyers purchased 0.3% of all homes sold across 418 US metro areas analyzed by Redfin during the fourth quarter of 2020, down from 0.8% of all homes sold the year before
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 11
Chicago's @properties debuts new learning service
The service, @academy, will be available to the company's thousands of agents and will include an array of both live and pre-recorded courses
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 11
Colorado brokerage The Group launches guaranteed offer program
The Group's Zavvie-powered program allows sellers to compare several selling options, including all-cash offers from iBuyers and EasyKnock's MoveAbility
by Marian McPherson Mar 11
Compass launches new listing presentation tools
The company's S-1 filing emphasized its agent-facing tools as it prepares to go public
by Patrick Kearns Mar 11