EXp taps Movoto for enterprise agent solution
The deal will give teams and agents under the remote brokerage brand access to Lever by Movoto, a solution the described as a 'we do it all for you' product
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 11
Mergers and acquisitions likely to dominate real estate in 2025
Years of market sluggishness and aggressive expansion by big corporations mean big deals of the past were likely a prelude to more acquisitions in 2025, Intel survey results and interviews suggest
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 17
Choosing mortgage partners who deliver for your clients
When it comes to home finance, every detail matters, Ojo Labs' Chris Heller writes. That's why choosing the right mortgage partner to refer your clients to is so important
by Chris Heller Jan 3
Stay tuned: The tumult of 2024 leaves real estate on a cliffhanger
What will happen with the commission litigation? Which companies may merge? How will consumers behave? The only thing that's certain is that real estate's next episode will be big
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 23
NAR's settlement is up for final approval. Here's why that matters
The National Association of Realtors' commission settlement became an inciting incident for the most disruptive year for real estate in memory. A judge is expected to approve the deal Tuesday
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 26
ICYMI at NXT: 3-way agreement and a national MLS? The Download
As NAR's members and leaders met up, the industry's biggest question marks took center stage amid a mix of opinions and perspectives
by Christy Murdock Nov 15
How resilient agents embrace change and thrive in uncertainty
It’s not about avoiding challenges, Ojo's Chris Heller writes. It’s about embracing them as opportunities to grow, improve and lead
by Chris Heller Nov 15
Where real estate's major players stand on Clear Cooperation Policy
Some real estate leaders say the focus on Clear Cooperation stems from the recent commission lawsuits. But others see a deeper question about brokerage profits at the heart of the issue
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 1
4 soft skills to focus on post-NAR settlement rule changes
These soft skills have never been more critical in light of the National Association of Realtors’ commission suit settlement and subsequent rule changes, OJO Labs CEO Chris Heller writes
by Chris Heller Sep 11
10 top takeaways from Inman Connect Las Vegas
These Inman Connect Las Vegas panels highlighted the immense value of community and collaboration in driving our industry forward, Inside Real Estate's Stacey Soleil writes
by Stacey Soleil Aug 6
To maximize broker profitability, ask yourself these questions
At Inman Connect Las Vegas, Joe Skousen and Chris Heller discussed what to do — and not do — to drive bigger profit margins
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 31
Anxiety over commission lawsuits looms over agent recruitment fight
Industry leaders see the lawsuits as 1 of the top recruiting challenges of 2024, according to Intel survey results. But the brokers who target and elevate middle-tier agents have an opportunity
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 21
Recruiting War '24: Commission suits loom over the fight for talent
Industry members see commission suits as one of the top recruiting challenges of 2024. But brokers who can target and elevate middle-tier agents might have an opportunity
by Jim Dalrymple II May 27
Meet a high-touch underdog taking on the search portal Goliaths
Movoto may be a familiar name, but under OJO's ownership the brand is quietly embarking on a David-and-Goliath struggle for a place in the portal pantheon
by Jim Dalrymple II May 13
New release Harvist offers another option for lead farming
The company referenced a pending legal settlement that could change the way agents and brokerages make money, emphasizing the importance of communicating value to consumers
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 8