Can a $1 price tag get your lagging listing off the books? The Download
As the $1 listing trend gathers steam, it's time to take a closer look at how it works and whether it's right for your sellers
by Christy Murdock Jul 28
Putting it all together: The complete guide to working with athletes and celebrities
We've rounded up all five days of Cara Ameer's advice on working with high-end, high-profile, high-stakes clients from the worlds of sports and entertainment
by Cara Ameer Jul 26
How an agent becomes 'the chosen one' for celebrities and athletes
In Part 5 of her 5-part series, Cara Ameer provides insights for both renters and purchasers, plus strategies for ensuring you become the go-to for high-profile luxury clients
by Cara Ameer Jul 25
Broker Spotlight: Kristin Barry, Arbor Real Estate
Find out how this Orange County, California, indie broker leads 'with a balance of compliance, mentorship and heart'
by Christy Murdock Jul 24
Be protective, proactive and prepared when working with celebrity clients
In Part 4 of her 5-part series, Cara Ameer offers strategies for providing high-level care that's specific to the requirements of high-profile clients
by Cara Ameer Jul 24
NAR notches a legal win after judge tosses '3-way agreement' lawsuit
The judgment is good news for NAR, which is facing legal challenges in various states across the country over similar allegations that take issue with the 3-way agreement
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 23
It's not all about the money: The savvy agent's guide to working with athletes and celebrities
In Part 3 of her 5-part series, Cara Ameer provides insight on the financial realities of working with high-profile clients and trusted members of their entourage
by Cara Ameer Jul 23
Luxury brokerage Douglas Elliman is now in the mortgage business
Mortgage broker Elliman Capital, a 'strategic alliance' with Associated Mortgage Bankers Inc., will offer traditional and specialty loan products 'from multiple national and regional lenders'
by Matt Carter Jul 22
Stop calling this a buyer’s market. We're not there yet
Troy Palmquist talks with Jordan Levine, SVP and chief economist at California Association of Realtors, to answer the question, ‘Are we really in a buyer’s market?’
by Troy Palmquist Jul 22
Don't be dazzled by the glamour when working with celebrity clients
In Part 2 of her 5-part series, Cara Ameer shares thoughts on providing discreet, confidential service to your high-profile clients
by Cara Ameer Jul 22
Elizabeth Warren calls Pulte out for social media attacks on Powell
114 posts in July alone raise 'significant questions about your judgment and commitment to operating FHFA in a responsible, competent, and lawful manner,' Senator scolds regulator
by Matt Carter Jul 21
Douglas Elliman dragged to court amid wrongful termination claim
A former employee of Portfolio Escrow — a firm Douglas Elliman acquired in 2020 — says she was fired after raising concerns. But the company accused the former employee of embezzlement
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 21
As it turns out, ‘Superman’ has always been a real estate movie
In the new box-office blockbuster and past live-action iterations, the Man of Steel’s arch nemesis has always been bent on global land grabs
by Christy Murdock Jul 18
Homes.com sent direct mailers to sellers across the country asking them to pay to ‘boost’ their homes
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
by Taylor Anderson Jul 16
Trump adminstration accuses another political opponent of mortgage fraud: Adam Schiff
Like New York AG Letitia James, senator denies lying on mortgage applications and decries 'baseless attempt at political retribution' that won’t stop him from holding Trump accountable
by Matt Carter Jul 15