Got an ugly listing? New Western's got a new solution
The new Podium program aims to give agents an easy way to sell their most difficult properties to New Western's pool of more than 200K investors
by Ben Verde Feb 29
NAR must find a way to advocate for marginalized buyers post-Sitzer
According to Realtor Trina Gonzales-Van, additional fees to buyers, especially in marginalized communities, has the potential to create more barriers to homeownership
by Trina Gonzales-Van Dec 22
California homeseller who paid $50K in commissions files lawsuit
Christina Grace, a California resident who sold her home in Marin County, filed suit Friday against NAR, Compass and Keller Williams, among others, claiming she paid $50K in commissions
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 12
How the Sitzer | Burnett decision hurts minority homebuyers
Opinion
According to Keller Williams Head of Inclusion and Belonging Julia Lashay Israel, the Sitzer | Burnett commission case has broad implications for the accessibility of homeownership
Newrez launches joint venture with another big Keller Williams group
Launch of Carnegie Mortgage Partners, a new mortgage JV with New Jersey-based Keller Williams Bergen County Partners, follows on heels of similar deal with KW Georgia Legacy Group
by Matt Carter Nov 6
Closing at all costs: Are your training materials too aggressive?
Opinion
Great agents know how to push past objections and get listings from the kitchen table to the MLS, but what if the training to do so crosses a line?
by Rachael Hite Oct 23
Big Keller Williams franchise group launches mortgage JV with Newrez
One of Keller Williams Realty's biggest franchise groups, Georgia Legacy Group, partners with national mortgage lender and servicer Newrez to launch a joint venture, Onward Home Mortgage
by Matt Carter Oct 3
Pushback on DEI progress ignores the business case for diversity
Opinion
Recent legal decisions have cast doubt on the value of DEI initiatives. Keller Williams Head of Inclusion and Belonging Julia Lashay Israel outlines why they're more impactful than ever
Agents, here’s how to crush it in 2023
The Agent Connect Stage at Inman Connect will bring together top agents across the industry in a two-hour intensive designed to give you the strategies you will need to thrive in 2023
by Laura Monroe Dec 15
A full list of real estate companies making layoffs in 2022 and 2023
While real estate industry layoffs largely began with companies that provide mortgages and mortgage-related services, everyone from Adwerx to Zumper has been impacted by the downturn
by Matt Carter Jun 3
Keller Mortgage lays off 150 new employees following hiring spree
After nearly doubling the company's payroll to 1,000 employees, Keller Williams' lending arm has laid off 150 new recruits — close to one-third of its recent hires
by Matt Carter Oct 13
Connecting with Keller Williams' CEO: On inventory and an IPO
KW CEO Carl Liebert hinted at Keller Williams' progress toward a stock market debut and talked about how the pandemic will change the industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 7
America's hottest neighborhoods: North Winton Village in Rochester, New York
The older neighborhood has long been a more affordable alternative to other trendier parts of the city, but that may soon change as home prices and rents are rising
by Lillian Dickerson May 10
How to navigate multiple offers: It comes down to money
From thoroughly vetting buyer finances to learning all about 'option money,' speakers at Connect Now shared how agents can help their sellers accept the best offer
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 20
How to safely handle an open house
Holding an open house has always been a bit risky and has become even more so during the pandemic. To safely continue the practice, agents should keep these factors in mind
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 19