Real estate the Australian way? It won't solve US commission woes
Don't buy into the commission rhetoric that says the U.S. should do things more like they do in Australia, Cara Ameer writes. Each country has its own dynamics, customs and economics
by Cara Ameer Mar 5
Keller Williams announces launch of new franchise in Curaçao
Keller Williams is set to open its latest master franchise in Willemstad, Curaçao. With its opening, the Texas franchisor will have 9 master franchises across the Caribbean
by Marian McPherson Oct 19
The market where rents rise faster than even New York
As uncomfortable as New York City's rent hikes feel to many tenants now, they don't compare to the soaring prices of Singapore's prime rental market, The Wall Street Journal reported
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 28
Nest Seekers expands further into Europe with Italy, Portugal offices
Prior to this expansion, Nest Seekers boasted European locations across the UK and Spain, as well as other international offices in Korea and Mexico. The new offices are in Milan and Lisbon
EXp Canada appoints veteran agent John Tsai as new president
EXp Canada has appointed veteran real estate agents John Tsai, Nadia Habib and Nathalie Goodyer to three C-suite positions, according to the company. Tsai joined the brokerage in 2017
by Marian McPherson Mar 14
The Nassimi Group hitches its wagon to Douglas Elliman
Formerly an independent brokerage, The Nassimi Group has shed its indie status to become a 10-person team under Douglas Elliman. In 2022, Richard Nassimi closed $80M in sales volume
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 10
The Agency expands further into Europe with new Portugal franchise
The new Lisbon office follows The Agency's first foray into Europe — in The Netherlands — last spring. The new office will be led by Managing Partner Ayres Neto, The Agency revealed to Inman
Engel & Völkers enters Central America with Costa Rican shops
The opening of 2 new shops in Playa Hermosa/Papagayo and Tamarindo marks the global luxury brokerage's first foray into Central America
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 13
Christie's International Real Estate launches Caribbean network
Christie's International Real Estate Caribbean Affiliates will serve as a 'network within a network,' establishing a central source for listings, market data, marketing and cooperation
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 30
Keller Williams opens 10th South American master franchise
This summer, Keller Williams is set to open its latest master franchise in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. With its opening, the Texas franchisor will have operations in South America's top 5 countries
by Marian McPherson Jul 22
Moving abroad? Paul Brazell Acosta describes life as an agent in Spain
Opinion
Interest in European markets, including those in Spain, has been growing in recent years. Here's what it's like to live and work there as a real estate professional
Keller Williams kicks off 2022 international expansion in Sint Maarten
Keller Williams Worldwide is now in Sint Maarten, with the impending launch of its new master franchise in Cayhill. The franchisor now has 287 market centers in more than 50 countries
by Marian McPherson Feb 2
Keller Williams expands global footprint to São Paulo, Brazil
Keller Williams Worldwide is now in Brazil, with the impending launch of its new master franchise in São Paulo. The franchisor now has 285 market centers in 50 countries
by Marian McPherson Dec 15
This is what makes real estate in the United States of America so unique
From commissions and entrepreneurism to Poland's legendary tale of the '1-hour MLS,' there are few places like the US when it comes to real estate
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 2
EXp Realty launches brokerage operations in Spain
EXp Realty's international arm, eXp Global, has launched brokerage operations in Spain. This is the sixth new international market added this year
by Marian McPherson May 17