Real estate agents of TikTok say a big market shift is afoot
All across the country, real estate agents are posting positive signs of change from the trenches and revealing they're suddenly dealing with packed open houses and intensifying bidding wars
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 1
Christie's strikes up new partnership with an old U.K. firm
Carter Jonas, a firm founded in 1855 with 34 offices throughout the country, will now become Christie's exclusive affiliate in the United Kingdom
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 12
Meredith Pierson teams up with Missy Jerfita at Compass
Following her departure from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Pierson joined forces with Jerfita to build on Jerfita's existing team and create the Jerfita Pierson Team at Compass
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 11
Christie's International Real Estate taps Colvin as Affiliate Services VP
In the newly established role, Anne Colvin, formerly of Luxury Presence, will manage the brand's execution of its service offerings, such as its technology, marketing, coaching and training
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 10
Mortgage lenders innovate to help homebuyers cope with higher rates
Rocket, Guild and UWM are among lenders providing homebuyers with options, such as temporary rate buydowns and reduced fees on refis if rates come down from 2022 peaks
by Matt Carter Dec 27
Nest Seekers' Mia Calabrese plans to make 2023 a billion-dollar year
Ahead of Inman Connect New York where she will discuss with other top producers how to become the star agent in a market, the luxury agent said she has ambitious plans for the new year
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 23
Coldwell Banker expands Midwest footprint with new acquisition
The brokerage announced that it had acquired the full-service real estate firm d'aprile properties, which closed nearly $1.2B in sales volume last year, according to a report
by Ben Verde Dec 19
@properties bolsters exec team with new hires and a promotion
Brent Dobsch joins the Chicago-based real estate brokerage as chief financial officer, Dana Bina was promoted to chief technology officer and Branden Lopez joins as director of legal
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 28
Aaron Kirman leaves Compass for Christie's International
Kirman's move will see his team become a brokerage that operates in partnership with Christie's. The move comes at a time when competition for talent is more intense than ever
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 15
Regret, reduce, relocate: The 6 biggest US luxury trends of 2022
Amid a persistent uptick in interest rates, lingering inflation and economic uncertainty, luxury homebuyers are changing habits ever so slightly. Coldwell Banker notes 6 big trends to watch
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 24
Mortgage rates punch through 7% but may pause for Fed clues
Several Fed policymakers have hinted that they'd be open to a smaller increase in short-term rates in December if there are signs that inflation is starting to ease
by Matt Carter Oct 21
First Community Mortgage announces 'major' expansion
FCM lures talent from PrimeLending and invests in technology and diversity to fuel growth as mortgage rates force many lenders to downsize
by Matt Carter Oct 20
CertifID gets tougher on wire fraud with PayoffProtect
The company says its software locks down the typically manual process surrounding the payoff request with machine learning to verify the wiring instructions
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 11
Zillow launches street-view home searching with Apple Maps
Homebuyers can now get a street-view look at listings, thanks to Zillow's newest integration with Apple Maps. Dubbed 'Look Around,' the feature is available in 19 markets
by Marian McPherson Oct 6
Real estate agents weigh in on Zillow's ShowingTime+ debut
Monday's launch of ShowingTime+, a new brand intended to unify Zillow's technology offerings, has only highlighted the industry's polarizing thoughts about the company's agent strategy
by Marian McPherson Sep 29