KW, Compass agents win big as Real Trends adjusts ranking system
Kyle Seyboth of Keller Williams and Alexa Lambert of Compass snagged top individual agent awards from the Real Trends + Tom Ferry The Thousand rankings Friday after Real Trends added new categories and altered its methodology
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 19
The Real Word: How the iBuyer business model is evolving
More this week: changing markets around big cities and a gift card project that supports local business and the community
by Byron Lazine Jun 19
Massive Coldwell Banker network scoops up another brokerage
Two Coldwell Banker brokerages are joining forces. The Florida-based Coldwell Banker Premier Properties has been acquired by the Schmidt Family of Companies
by Patrick Kearns Jun 18
4 things we learned from our most beneficial team training
Pandemic or not, there are always going to be opportunities in the marketplace, so it's important to know how to find and identify them. Here's what one team learned during a training course on winning in today's market
by Kevin Kauffman Jun 18
Our house isn’t someone’s deal — stop texting and calling
Opinion
People's homes are more than just pieces of real estate — they're sanctuaries, especially now. That's why agents need to ease up on sleazy and pushy marketing tactics during this difficult time and be more thoughtful instead
by Teresa Boardman Jun 18
How to keep your team motivated while working from home this summer
It’s important, now more than ever, that you optimize your business and life, and stay focused on what you can control during these trying times
by Kathleen Black Jun 18
How to step up your listing video game in 2020
Now that agents are relying more and more on property videos, what can they do to step up their game and boost their production value? Drew Appolonia, video manager with BorrowLenses, answers our most pressing shooting and editing questions
by Brandon Doyle Jun 18
How to energize your agents without breaking the bank
As long as I pay attention to the agents and see them — really see them — and their basic needs, I don’t have to spend money on higher splits or fancy lattes
by Erica Ramus Jun 18
Louisiana brokerage launches online concert series to help local artists
New Orleans-based brokerage Latter & Blum is helping local artists gain fans and earn cash amid the pandemic with a virtual concert series
by Marian McPherson Jun 17
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties acquires Metro Estates
Metro Estates' owner Brad Coleman will serve as assistant branch manager for the brokerage's Newport Beach office and 20 of its top agents will join the same branch
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 17
Pulse: What team building ideas have motivated you this summer?
This week, we'd like to know what team building activities you've either hosted or participated in that boosted motivation and renewed your excitement for work
by Inman Jun 17
7 emerging real estate trends in the new normal
As an agent, you currently have a unique opportunity to reinvent yourself and create the business you want in the 'new normal.' Use these seven trends and action steps to guide your decision-making
by Bernice Ross Jun 17
Stop avoiding this document! It's critical to your business
Of the piles of documents that broker-owners have to deal with, the profit and loss statement is arguably one of the most important. It's also often glossed over. Here's why you need to pay attention to your P&L — and what you can learn from it
by Kevin Woody Jun 17
Compass is hiring a securities attorney — is an IPO next?
The tasks outlined in the job description include the 'timely satisfaction of SEC and stock exchange compliance and reporting obligations'
by Patrick Kearns Jun 16
Judge dismisses the other Realogy lawsuit against Compass
Separate from a wide-ranging lawsuit filed in New York, Realogy's lawsuit against Compass and a former employee over a non-compete clause was dismissed with prejudice last week
by Patrick Kearns Jun 16
Pulse: How leaders have stepped up in the past few months
This week, our readers tell us the different ways their leaders have provided comfort, support and motivation during this time of uncertainty and hardship
by Inman Jun 16