How do team members get paid? A compensation breakdown
Understanding the various team compensation models is crucial for anyone involved in, or considering joining, a real estate team, coach Verl Workman writes
by Verl Workman Oct 24
Profits roll in at Mr. Cooper as it pursues tech-fueled growth
Deal to acquire Flagstar’s mortgage servicing business later this year is projected to grow Mr. Cooper's customer base to nearly 7M and servicing portfolio to $1.59T
by Matt Carter Oct 23
Smarter AI, agent banking take stage at Real's RISE conference
With a new level of omnipresence indicated by a pulsing, always-on chat environment, the Siri-inspired Leo CoPilot is designed to be at the beck and call of Real dealmakers
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 23
Rising mortgage rates are taking their toll on homebuyer demand
Demand for mortgages is at the lowest level since July, although MBA survey shows purchase loan requests are up slightly from a year ago when rates were headed for post-pandemic highs
by Matt Carter Oct 23
Meet the stubborn homeseller dead set on making his FSBO work
Robert Kramer listed his home for sale without using an agent 3 years ago. The price is $200,000 above some estimates. He raises it $3,600 every month and is still waiting for the right buyer
by Taylor Anderson Oct 23
Agent offers free listings to leaving liberals — and AR-15s to the others
Idaho broker and Trump supporter Mark Fitzgerald is offering to sell 'liberal' homeowners' homes for free ahead of the election — if they leave the state. But is he breaking Fair Housing rules?
by Marian McPherson Oct 23
Harris touts a $25K down payment grant. Will homebuyers care?
The question we should be asking about Kamala Harris' down payment grant proposal, Dr. Lee Davenport writes, is, 'Will anyone jump through hurdles to take part in the program?'
by Lee Davenport Oct 23
September existing-home sales fall, but inventory offers hope
Existing-home sales continued their downward trajectory in September, declining 3.5% year over year and 1% month over month, according to data released Wednesday by NAR
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 23
Treat yourself to leads using these Halloween Instagram tricks
From hashtags to hauntingly good event marketing, trainer Bernice Ross shares ways to capture the Halloween hijinks in your market and share them on Instagram to give your business a boost
by Bernice Ross Oct 23
Here are your favorite scary movies: Pulse
We wanted to know whether or not you like scary movies and, if so, which is your favorite during spooky season
by Inman Oct 23
Douglas Elliman CEO Howard Lorber announces retirement
Lorber had served as chairman since 2003 but in the months leading up to his retirement faced scrutiny following a pattern of financial losses and the Alexander brothers scandal
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 22
Homebuyers can now find Zillow 3D Home Tours on Realtor.com
Seven months after partnering on multifamily rental listings, portal behemoths Zillow and Realtor.com have agreed to syndicate 3D Zillow tours, floor plans and photos to for-sale listings
by Marian McPherson Oct 22
The real estate industry is more politically split than you think
Amid a tumultuous year for the industry, Realtors have donated millions to political causes — and Democrats have managed to collect more than Republicans from the industry's rank and file
Brokers, you're accountable for your agents' behavior
With more supervision layers required due to NAR's settlement, consider these tasks, policy ideas and suggestions when updating your systems, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes
by Summer Goralik Oct 22
business planning, business plan
A well-prepared business plan, Darryl Davis writes, will help you set a clear direction, stay focused and increase your chances of success
by Darryl Davis Oct 22