Keller Williams franchises are reducing fees amid slowdown
Franchises across the country are having discussions about ways to help agents financially, according to KW President Josh Team
by Patrick Kearns Apr 23
Opcity leaders elevated following epic shuffle at realtor.com
A changing of the guard at the real estate portal also led to the ousting of 2 longtime executives
by Patrick Kearns Apr 23
Zillow seeing rising web traffic, growing consumer interest
Traffic to listings on Zillow plummeted in the first weeks of the coronavirus pandemic. But it has since rebounded, suggesting more consumers might be ready to buy and sell houses
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 23
Terradatum announces Listing Home Run for automated video marketing
Market analytics company is using MLS listing data to help agents quickly roll out property videos and web content for only $29.95 per listing
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 22
Compass cuts salaries and admin staff hours
The move comes at the same time the company continues to add new agents, even during a market slowdown
by Patrick Kearns Apr 22
'I'm feeling very optimistic': Agents in Southern states foresee 'booming' market as lockdowns lift
Isolation mandates are beginning to lift in a handful of Southern states. Agents across the region believe consumers will race back to the market
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 22
Agents in Southern states on board with economic reopening
The pandemic is not over, but a handful of governors in southern states are gradually reopening their economies. Agents mostly agreed that it's time
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 22
Senate approves $310B in new funding for small business loan program
The money is meant to replenish the Paycheck Protection Program, a potentially important lifeline for real estate professionals. The program previously ran out of money
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 21
Corcoran continues Florida growth, expands into panhandle
Hilary & Reverie and 30A Realty are both affiliating with Corcoran, giving the brand a new 80-agent franchise in Northwest Florida
by Patrick Kearns Apr 21
How curbside closings are keeping the market moving
An Atlanta real estate law firm has been conducting mobile closings for 14 years. A global pandemic has given their model, as well as emerging closing technologies fresh, much-needed attention
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 21
Philanthropist and power broker Robby Browne dead at 72
Robby Browne was known for his lavish New York parties, huge deals, famous friends and long-running charity work
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 20
Lender launches small business loan portal for contractors
Loan Source has created a new application website for people hoping to get some of the cash lawmakers set aside for small businesses
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 20
Realtor.com extends agent billing relief
The company is offering agents a 30% reduction on billing or the opportunity to push their contract a month
by Patrick Kearns Apr 20
Real estate scores $10.7B as small business loan program runs out of gas
Real estate businesses collectively won about 3.14% of the total funding lawmakers set aside to save small firms during the pandemic
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 17
RE/MAX adds hospitality veteran to board of directors
Stephen Joyce, the CEO of Applebee's and IHOP's parent company, is joining the firm at a time when both the real estate and hospitality industries are facing a slowdown
by Patrick Kearns Apr 17
Ryan Gorman: Home prices not likely to see significant drop
Inventory is low and the real estate market is healthier than it was during the last recession. That should keep home prices relatively stable, the Coldwell Banker chief said
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 16