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Steven McCloskey shares the lesser-known tools agents can't stop raving about and how integrating them properly can automate your repetitive tasks, so you can focus on what matters
by Steven McCloskey Sep 24
Experts see Anywhere acquisition as bid to remake real estate in Compass' image
In acquiring its rival, Compass would absorb a smattering of business models and a load of debt. But it might gain what its CEO has long sought, observers say: more sway over industry affairs
by Daniel Houston Sep 23
brand building
Without a brand, you will spend your career chasing deals. Alyssa Stalker explains why recognition and presence are the difference between hustling harder and selling more
by Alyssa Stalker Sep 22
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Some agents were shocked, but those working inside Compass generally agreed that the deal gives the combined firms increased bargaining power
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 22
Is NAR the big loser in the Compass and Anywhere deal?
Compass has long had a contentious relationship with the National Association of Realtors. Real estate veterans speculated Monday that NAR could thus suffer as Compass grows
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 22
Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman
The NYC-headquartered firm has long thought of itself as a steady tortoise, CEO Bess Freedman told Inman, and during uncertain markets, that's something that attracts real estate agents
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 19
Compass calling foul on MLS rules is hypocrisy
Opinion
The National Association of Realtors and MLSs need to be repaired, not replaced, independent broker-owner Courtney Poulos writes
by Courtney Poulos Sep 19
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As real estate moves further into the age of artificial intelligence, Lauren Henss writes, it requires a combination of tech and human connection to serve clients
by Lauren Henss Sep 18
AI real estate agent
Agents are starting to incorporate artificial intelligence into their technology suites, according to a new survey from the National Association of Realtors.
by Taylor Anderson Sep 18
listing agent mistakes
When you avoid these listing mistakes and properly market properties, coach Darryl Davis writes, you create new branding and referral opportunities
by Darryl Davis Sep 18
BrightMLS and proptech startup Ocusell launch joint venture
BrightMLS and Ocusell have launched a joint venture to co-develop and license their existing technology solutions, including Ocusell List+ and Bright Listing Manager
by Marian McPherson Sep 18
Chris Kelly on Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered.
On this episode, Chris Kelly, the new president and CEO of HomeServices of America, talks Compass acquisition headlines, private listings and more
Robert Reffkin: This is real estate's college sports moment
Opinion
Just like the NCAA took advantage of athletes, Compass CEO Reffkin writes, Zillow, NAR and MLSs are just ‘monopolies that profit from work they don’t create’
by Robert Reffkin Sep 16
AI real estate agent
Move your value proposition away from the transactional and into the protective, taking care of your clients in a way that technology can't, Josh Ries writes
by Josh Ries Sep 10
Compass hires former NAR lead attorney as it doubles down on legal battles
Ethan Glass previously worked at the DOJ, and served as lead outside counsel for the National Association of Realtors throughout the trial in the Sitzer | Burnett homeseller commission lawsuit
by Taylor Anderson Sep 9