As supply dwindled, nation's biggest brokerages gained market share
The biggest real estate brokerages and franchise networks made big gains in market share in 2021 and accounted for 61% of home sales, a new report reveals
by Daniel Houston Apr 7
‘New York market remains a juggernaut’ in Q1, condo sales thrive
Quarterly market reports released this week from several area brokerages revealed a luxury market in high demand, with climbing prices and little inventory
Finding your niche in the real estate industry through specialization
For many real estate agents, honing your craft and finding a specialization are key to standing out from millions of other Realtors in the country
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 28
Corcoran expands in Caribbean with new Puerto Rico affiliate
Formerly known as Gramercy Real Estate Group, the San Juan firm will become Corcoran Puerto Rico and will be headed by Blanca Hebé López Pierluisi
6 stories readers might have missed while eating Thanksgiving leftovers
Whether you were stuffing your face with pumpkin pie or breaking up a brawl between brothers who aren't on speaking terms, here are the top stories you might have missed this weekend
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 29
How do male luxury agents stay svelte? Hint: Don't rule out Spanx
Any luxury real estate agent will tell you there's a certain expectation to maintain an appearance that evokes luxury and a particular lifestyle. Will Spanx for male agents be the next step?
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 19
CoStar takes aim at Zillow in NYC with launch of Citysnap portal
Homesnap's new portal should launch across New York City in 2022. It's the latest development in a simmering search portal cold war between CoStar and Zillow
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 13
What real estate investors can do for renters whose homes were hit by Ida
The clean up and repair work that remains in Hurricane Ida's aftermath is overwhelming for many, and investors who have rental properties that have been impacted will want to ensure their renters are treated with care
What COVID surge? Agents carry on as cases, vaccine mandates rise
COVID-19 cases are on the rise, and brokerages are cracking down with vaccine mandates, but agents don't believe it will disrupt the market like it did during last year's peak
by Libertina Brandt Aug 16
Dottie Herman steps down as Douglas Elliman CEO
Scott Durkin, who has served at the brokerage since 2015, will take the helm, according to representatives who say Herman has been cultivating him for the CEO role for years
David Bowie's NYC pad sells after less than a month on the market
The late pop rock icon bought the four-bedroom SoHo condo for $3.81M in 1999
Wave of new agents swarm NYC market amid inventory shortage
The number of new agents entering the New York City market rose 7% in May as the city continues its economic recovery, according to data analysis company Corofy
by Daniel Houston Jul 1
Corcoran's newest affiliate brings the brand to North Carolina
Corcoran HM Properties is home to over 115 agents and serves the Charlotte region
by Libertina Brandt Jun 22
How 5 top brokerages revamped their training programs
As the industry shifted in unprecedented ways over the past year, many of the country's biggest brokerages upgraded their training strategies to better serve their agents
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 30
Realogy opens Inclusive Ownership program to 5 more brands
After a successful rollout at Coldwell Banker, Realogy is expanding the diversity initiative to all of its franchise brands starting April 27
by Marian McPherson Apr 27