Real Estate Brokerage News
A US District judge has dismissed James Lutz's antitrust complaint against HomeServices of America and Douglas Elliman. Lutz has 21 days to file an amended complaint for 3 of his 4 claims
Many agents have gathered in online forums to criticize the mailers as ‘unethical.’ But Homes.com’s parent company says most agents are fine with them
A New York homeowner claimed text messages sent by an associate KW broker amounted to an ‘invasion of her privacy.' She has now dropped her case
Flex Listings provide a functioning model that restores transparency, preserves cooperation, and gives sellers and buyers control, clarity and access, Eric Bramlett writes
Adapting to market changes and creating options for clients allows real estate agents to stay relevant and engaged no matter what shifts may occur, Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler writes
A signed agreement doesn't hold a buyer hostage; it’s a tool that explains your duties and obligations to them. Broker Holly Brink tells you how to position it with confidence and clarity
A wave of experienced real estate agents is stepping out of production. What does that mean for younger agents, and how can they take advantage of the opportunity?
Tired of your marketing being controlled by industry gatekeepers? By becoming a specialist, broker and attorney Greg Hague writes, you can create a gate of your own
Mike Simonsen will lead the brokerage's market analysis and insights efforts. Simonsen stepped down from Altos in May
Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler knows recruiting and retaining agents is a big concern for brokers. Next month, he’ll roll out a competition focused on bringing more agents and companies in-house
Ditch the dead weight, lean into strategies that deliver and ensure every effort you make moves you toward a conversation that counts, Jimmy Burgess writes
Leaders across the brokerage landscape had thoughts on the private listings debate, and they weren't shy about sharing them
Become more visible on Google with a new Instagram update for professional accounts that allows social media content to appear in search engine search results, Kyle Basila writes
Compass said it will share its 6K-plus exclusive listings with brokerages and multiple listing services, as long as they don't alter or monetize listings — or share listings with platforms that do
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A great open house is more than a walkthrough; it’s a full-blown marketing event. Coach Darryl Davis shares ways to make the most of the opportunity
Opinion
Coldwell Banker Realty President and CEO Kamini Lane writes that private property listing claims ignore the basic logic of supply and demand