Compass is launching its own credit card for agents
The new Compass Card will allow agents to pay back expenses out of commissions on their own timelines, according to Chief Growth Officer Rob Lehman
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 28
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate expands into Texas, Arkansas
The real estate franchise is launching the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Infinity venture, which is being spearheaded by two local industry veterans
by Gabriela Barkho Nov 28
Agent’s reputation, social media matter most to clients: study
The JD Power satisfaction survey also ranked Century 21 highest among first-time buyers and sellers
by Lew Sichelman Nov 28
Why dual agency should never happen
Opinion
How do consumers win with limited representation and an agent who can’t advocate on their behalf?
by Jay Thompson Nov 28
Handshake
The 2 brands took the top spots in their respective categories in the America's Best Customer Service 2019 rankings
Flat-fee brokerage agrees to end political campaign-style ads
Homie also will delete the data it collected via a campaign-style website following fallout in Arizona last month
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 27
Buyside uses buyer data to help agents win more listings
Brokerages in larger urban markets would benefit from home shopper interaction data and graphics
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 26
PREVIEW: Exclusive live interview with Zillow’s outgoing COO
RealScout's Andrew Flachner will talk with Zillow’s COO Amy Bohutinsky about Zillow’s journey from portal to powerhouse, including foresight, hindsight and highlights with an eye toward the future
by Megan Morrison Nov 21
Agent/broker perspective: Should you tell your sphere you're ill?
Opinion
Here's one way to handle this very important and personal decision
by Anthony Askowitz Nov 20
Redfin Concierge cleaning and staging service comes to Seattle
The brokerage says the shift in the market has made such a service all the more necessary
by Patrick Kearns Nov 19
Compass names chief financial officer, ending 8-month search
Former Carlyle Group exec Kristen Ankerbrandt will oversee financials, including acquisitions and growth
by Patrick Kearns Nov 19
Compass hires leadership team from startup VeryApt
Compass' recent move brings their technical team north of 150 employees, working on building its end-to-end agent platform
by Patrick Kearns Nov 19
Las Vegas Realtors reverse course, allowing syndication to Zillow, ListHub
The announcement came just a week after the GLVAR board said it would end the ability for members to automatically send listings to third-party portals
by Carl Franzen Nov 17
Ebby Halliday CEO on honoring the past and updating the brand
Chris Kelly discusses the iconic brand's past and how he's preparing for a downturn while keeping an eye on iBuyers
by Patrick Kearns Nov 16