Tech and diversity questions pile up as agents react to KW shakeup
One Keller Williams agent called the timing of the announcement 'awkward' while others decried the lack of women and people of color in recent promotions
by Patrick Kearns Feb 23
Realogy matches biggest quarter in company history
Transaction volume for Realogy's brands soared in the fourth quarter, climbing 45% year over year, according to an earnings report issued Tuesday
by Patrick Kearns Feb 23
11 things agents should know about portable storage
Just like every other part of the process, agents should have at least a general understanding of how moving containers work. Offering clients useful advice can help them have a better, more stress-free moving experience
by Bill Gassett Feb 23
Pulse: Readers share the most painful part of digital transactions
Digitizing real estate has made things easier and more convenient for a lot of industry professionals during the pandemic. That said, there are areas that need improvement. Here are a few, according to our readers.
by Inman Feb 23
How the pandemic made us better, faster and more efficient
Despite all the negatives, last year did bring about rapid change that has benefited us in more ways than one. Here are the tech advancements, business practices and cultural shifts that should stay post-pandemic
by Kendall E. Bonner Feb 23
11 ways to prepare your listing for its red-carpet moment
Whether it's the Oscars, Emmys, Grammys or other award ceremonies, take note of what happens on the red carpets — it holds major clues for listing agents
by Carl Medford Feb 23
Marc King named new president of Keller Williams
King will fill the role vacated earlier today by Josh Team's departure
by Patrick Kearns Feb 22
Josh Team is leaving Keller Williams
Josh Team, who had been serving as the president of Keller Williams since January 2019, announced his decision Monday on Facebook
by Patrick Kearns Feb 22
The power of choice
Opinion
The real estate industry's tight grip on the consumer, the listing and customer data is loosening as choices for the public continue to grow
by Brad Inman Feb 22
Slifer Smith & Frampton expands general brokerage services to Denver
The boutique brokerage has been a mainstay of Colorado's mountain communities since 1962
The Real Word: Should you blame Zillow or your leaders?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Brad Inman’s reaction to Zillow acquiring ShowingTime, buyer's regret during the health crisis and fair housing policy regarding buyer letters
by Byron Lazine Feb 22
Everything you need to know about showing management platforms
The showing management space have never been more crowded. That's a boon to agents — as long as they can wade through their many options
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 22
'Why do I need an agent?' 5 comebacks that prove your value
As a real estate agent, you've likely had clients question your value, with many thinking they can handle the complexities of buying and selling on their own. Here are a few ways to illustrate just how much you bring to the table
by Derek Dowell Feb 19
BREAKING: Redfin to acquire RentPath for $608M
After the FTC spiked CoStar Group's bid to buy RentPath, Redfin has stepped in to buy the embattled operator of rental portals
by Patrick Kearns Feb 19
7 tips for building a global business from your couch
You don't have to spend the year traipsing around the globe or networking in person to cultivate a robust database of luxury clients. Here are a few ways to create and grow your global business from the comfort of your home
by Tamara Bakir Feb 19
Redfin starts displaying flood risk data on listings
Tech-powered brokerage Redfin is now publishing flood risk data for listings on the company's website where such data is available, impacting listings on over 94M homes
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 18