Real unveils resources to train agents on settlement changes
Materials include a guidebook on the post-settlement landscape, publicly available training sessions and more ahead of Aug. 17 deadline
by Taylor Anderson Aug 14
KW's Jason Abrams talks being 'antifragile' in the face of change
On Day One of Keller Williams' annual Mega Agent Camp in Austin, Head of Industry and Learning Jason Abrams talks commissions and how leaders must help agents thrive through change
by Marian McPherson Aug 14
The Aug. 17 deadline has passed. Here's what's on your mind: Pulse
This is a safe place for you to share your feelings of frustration, satisfaction or concern as we approach the deadline for implementation of the terms of NAR's settlement agreement
by Inman Aug 14
Gary Keller's advice for navigating recession, commission confusion
At Keller Williams' annual Mega Agent Camp, franchise founder Gary Keller and several leaders shared how agents can navigate recession fears and commission confusion with clarity
by Marian McPherson Aug 13
Home prices grow in 90% of metros as Silicon Valley breaks $2M ceiling
San Jose, California, a major tech hub, tallied single-family existing-home prices exceeding $2M in Q2 for the first time since the National Association of Realtors began tracking home prices in 1979
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 13
Be bold: How to be a champion of change during uncertain times
As we face change as an industry, it’s crucial to be able to face that change with confidence in order to be able to thrive, broker Joseph Santini writes. Here’s how to build a tolerance for change
by Joseph Santini Aug 13
Fathom says revenue sharing will help it recruit new agents
After growing agent count by 12%, the flat-fee brokerage said in Q2 earnings that it's poised for continued growth with new plans that pay a percentage of revenue generated by recruited agents
by Matt Carter Aug 12
World's most expensive, futuristic motorhome priced at $2.5M
What has been described as 'the world's most expensive, most futuristic motorhome' has hit the road, and it's priced at $2.5M, according to YouTuber Erik Van Conover
by Richelle Hammiel Aug 12
Cooling rental market means more concessions for renters: Zillow
A 50-year high in multifamily building starts and completions has led to cooling rent growth and better lease terms. In July, 33.2% of rentals on Zillow included concessions, up 23% from 2023
by Marian McPherson Aug 12
NAR membership rebounds ahead of Aug. 17 settlement deadline
More agents are joining the National Association of Realtors ahead of the approaching Aug. 17 deadline for Realtors and MLSs to implement policy changes
by Richelle Hammiel Aug 12
Realty One Group scoops up Florida indie MVP Realty
MVP Realty CEO Derek Carlson said moving to Realty One Group will bring agents a variety of upgrades while leaving his company's core values intact
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 12
Miami investors lose another hotel to foreclosure auction
In the same week that the investment firm lost the Waldorf Astoria in Washington DC to a foreclosure auction, CGI Merchant also had to let go of the Gabriel Miami in a second auction
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 12
From fringe to forefront? What agent ‘steering’ will look like now
A survey of hundreds of real estate agents suggests that 'steering' based on commissions used to be rare. After the Aug. 17 deadline, it may become ubiquitous — but with buyers in the driver's seat
by Daniel Houston Aug 12
Why you probably shouldn’t open a real estate brokerage
Opinion
The wisest thing you can do is learn from the mistakes of others, especially when it comes to long-term career decisions that are hard to reverse, Mainframe founder and CEO Sean Frank writes
by Sean Frank Aug 10