Danielle Garofalo will co-lead the new division alongside Scott Elwell
Alternative lending practices are rising, but the 2008 comparison doesn't hold
A changing brokerage landscape and the rise of tech-forward brokerages created a vicious cycle
Luxury brokers see an opening, not a threat
RLTYco's new offering, RLTY Blue, provides corporate-grade discounts on services such as photographers, digital tools, VIP transportation, wellness services, luxury goods and more
Real estate vet and legal expert Mary-Frances Coleman is the association's 1st executive director. She said one of ARA's biggest challenges is the 'that's the way it's always been done' mentality
The NAR alternative also announced that Douglas Elliman CEO Michael Liebowitz has joined its management board, and that the association is adopting the acronym 'ARA'
RLTYco CEO Briggs Elwell will join the association's board, and agents who subscribe to RLTYco will also have access to AREA membership through the company's suite of services, Inman learned
Commission advance companies are booming as a lifeline for agents who can't afford to wait for closing day. While these services offer assistance, they often come with costly strings attached
Carruth will spread the word about RLTYco's commission advance, tax, legal, and healthcare network services on his social channels and through his agent training and education programs
Eric Zollinger has newly been named head of sales and Marcelo Lavanhini chief financial officer, RLTYco has informed Inman, as the company preps to expand into major luxury markets in the US
Through the program, soon-to-be agents will be able to obtain their real estate license while simultaneously learning how to sell in some of the world's most competitive real estate markets
The move comes 8 months after the firm rolled out its agent success services, Inman has learned. A Southwest BHHS franchisee also recently announced an agent benefits package
Agents who sign on can access legal structuring and advisory services, a network of industry thought leaders, accountants, wealth managers and a variety of courses