Putting the leads in leadership
The real estate industry may not be perfect, but a recent Inman survey shows that, overall, agents tend to be quite happy with the leadership at their companies
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 31
Embattled discount brokerage Purplebricks wins customer service award
The award comes one week after a report alleged that Purplebricks Canada has sent out emails asking staff to write good reviews on Facebook and Google in exchange for days off
by Patrick Kearns Jan 28
The Agency expands in Northern California, wins Bay Area sales contract
The brokerage founded by Mauricio Umansky now has an office in Healdsburg and will handle sales for a development on Yerba Buena Island in the San Francisco Bay
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 11
Do open houses still work?
On the 100th anniversary of the open house, a growing number of agents are debating their relevance. Others are simply walking away from the time-honored practice
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 11
Redfin launches in new markets in Tennessee, Georgia, Kentucky
Consumers in Savannah, Chattanooga and Northern Kentucky will now be able to search for homes on Redfin.com as well as use the brokerage's agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 30
With Canadian funding, Real Estate Webmasters looks to build European MLS
Morgan Carey is looking to do big things in Europe after being selected for a unique economic development program by Canada's government. An international MLS is already in the works
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 19
International buyers are spending a lot less in the US
A slowing global economy and a shortage of available stateside homes appear to have contributed to a slowdown in purchases from foreign buyers, according to a new NAR report
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 17
Company that creates electricity from footsteps raises $3.2M
U.K.-based Pavegen uses high-tech pavers to both generate electricity and collect data
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 3
Google sibling Sidewalk unveils its master plan for Toronto smart city
The community in Canada would test new types of digital connectivity and experiment with emerging building techniques
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 24
Home by Frank Lloyd Wright's intern can be yours for less than $1M
The house, located 20 min from Montreal, Quebec in Canada, was designed for an architectural contest in 1961
NAR's tech accelerator REACH goes global
The program that provides real estate startups with training, networking and other support is now accepting applications from companies in Australia
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 19
Earth globe
The company has been around for over 20 years but is planning a full relaunch with 7M listings from 22 countries, mobile tools and artificial intelligence analytics
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 17
Man nabbed after posing as agent in attempt to heist $30K in jewelry
The 29-year-old suspect allegedly learned about an open house through an online advertisement, police say
You're fired! 10 tips to prevent clients from giving you the ax
Opinion
Use these tips to burnish your relationships with your clients
by Mustafa Abbasi Apr 21
What is organized real estate’s role in keeping the Realtor relevant?
Opinion
Innovation and creativity must remain the focus of anyone in a leadership position who can influence the mandate of organized real estate across the country
by Trevor Koot Apr 10