Gary Keller admits to ‘losing war’ to software bugs
Keller said the company will begin a '66-day challenge of locking down stabilization' of its core technology platform, including its customer relationship management tool Command
by Patrick Kearns Mar 3
Black Lives Matter pressured RE/MAX Platinum to fire me: Agent
Michigan Realtor Rick Beaudin alleges in a lawsuit filed against the brokerage that an 'unknown BLM representative' pressured RE/MAX of Michigan to fire the agent. The complaint lists 'Black Lives Matter Unknown Associate' as a defendant
Be your market's authority! 6 tips for getting more PR buzz
Although grounded in experience, knowledge and skill, a reputation as an authority can only come through objective, outside validation. Here are a few basic ways agents can position themselves as authority figures in their markets
by Justin Tucker Mar 3
Your deal flopped! Are you guilty of these 7 sale-killing behaviors?
Opinion
When one of your deals flops, look for what went wrong and what you can do to prevent it — and avoid making that same mistake in the future. Here are a few common deal-killing behaviors to watch out for
by Bernice Ross Mar 3
Pulse: What do clients need to know about mortgages in 2021?
In today's pandemic-stricken real estate landscape, agents have to do everything they can to educate homebuyers — especially when it comes to the mortgage market. So, what do clients need to prepare for?
by Inman Mar 3
Redfin’s bid to buy RentPath isn’t about rentals
Opinion
Of course, Redfin is making a move into the rental space. The only surprise about this acquisition should be what took so long
by Jay Thompson Mar 3
Here's what Compass paid for its biggest acquisitions
Compass' S-1 filing includes details on acquisitions dating back to the headline-grabbing 2018 purchase of Pacific Union International
by Patrick Kearns Mar 2
EXp World Holdings' boom period continues
As the world worked from home in 2020, the parent company of the virtual cloud-based brokerage saw revenue grow 84%
by Patrick Kearns Mar 2
Pulse: The alternative mortgage services clients are opting for
In today's market, what alternative financing models are clients drawn to? That's the question we posed last week, kickstarting a new theme of the month. Here's what our readers had to say
by Inman Mar 2
4 simple (but effective) strategies for fighting real estate stress
Real estate is rife with forces that threaten to drag agents down, which is why they have to learn how to combat day-to-day stress. Here are a handful of tips that can help you find some peace and keep anxiety at bay
by Michael Zaransky Mar 2
Why people matter most: One real estate pro recounts his story
Opinion
My glass-half-full analysis of 2020 is that many real estate agents who might have been neglecting their sphere corrected that, reaching out to folks not just to try to earn a listing or commission, but to see how they were doing personally. Here's why that's important
by Bret Calltharp Mar 2
Century 21 at 50: What’s in store for the brokerage’s golden year
As Century 21 approaches its 50th anniversary this year, the company faces unique challenges when it comes to technology and brand relevance
READ: Robert Reffkin's letter announcing Compass' public debut
'I started Compass because of my mom, Ruth,' the CEO of the soon-to-be-public firm wrote in an SEC filing
by Patrick Kearns Mar 1
Compass S-1 filing reveals $3.7B in revenue in 2020
The company also posted a net loss of $270.2M in 2020, according to the filing
by Patrick Kearns Mar 1
Knock: How agents can lean into alternative lending in uncertainty
Alternative lending model Knock is growing quickly by offering homesellers Home Swap, a product that lets them buy before they sell. Here's what you should know about its unique model
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 1