Nest Seekers sues Serhant in CT, adding to string of lawsuits
A $10M suit alleges 2 former Nest Seekers managers stole the firm's commissions, clients and more as Ryan Serhant used 'unfair and deceptive' practices to launch SERHANT. in Connecticut
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 21
Compass adds 10 principal agents to Ocean City office
Compass has recruited 15 agents from an Ocean City, New Jersey, RE/MAX franchise, 10 of whom will serve as principal agents. The new recruits represent $136M in 2022 sales volume
by Marian McPherson Sep 27
An 'entire neighborhood' for sale? Let's unpack that viral TikTok video
A 35-home listing on Zillow has prompted debate over displacement and institutional investment — and pushback over a TikToker's claim that an 'entire neighborhood' was about to hit the market
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 2
Keller Williams Black Label sues SERHANT. over Philly expansion
Weeks after announcing a national expansion, Serhant and his partners are facing a $10M lawsuit and allegations of concocting a scheme to 'loot' a Pennsylvania brokerage in an effort to expand
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 21
Rockefeller descendants offload historic Philly estate for $24M
Dating to the late 1700s, the estate known as Kirkwood Farm features 5 historic farmhouses, 2 barns and a springhouse. This marks the 1st time it has been on the market in over 90 years
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 23
Bidding wars dip for first time in 2022 — but competition still fierce
New data from Redfin shows the market in March was slightly less brutal than one month prior
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 25
What to watch as Keller Williams' Family Reunion unfolds this week
Keller Williams' annual gathering begins Sunday with a key address from Gary Keller and sessions later this week on where the housing market is heading in these unprecedented times
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 20
3 top-producing agents form the first new Compass team of 2022
Philly and The Burbs Team will operate out of The Promenade in Upper Dublin in Philadelphia and represent more than $400M in sales volume. This is Compass' first new team of 2022
by Marian McPherson Jan 5
Virtual staging more popular than conventional staging
A new report from HomeJab also indicates agents prefer video tours over 3D tours
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 19
Home inventory healthier in cities than suburbs, where buyers spar
Suburbs have made up a growing share of Zillow's top areas by views per listing — a product of the pandemic's effect on inventory, according to a new analysis by the search portal
by Daniel Houston Sep 3
Flat-fee brokerage Houwzer expands into Tampa
This will be the brokerage's second foray into Florida, after moving into Orlando in the summer of 2020
Love that pre-war architectural charm? Head to the East Coast
Buyers can get pretty opinionated when it comes to a home's age and architectural style. Here's a breakdown of where the country's oldest and newest homes are located, and everything in between
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 28
CDC guidelines may pave the way for open houses, more normalcy
The COVID-19 crisis isn't over, but new guidance gives people significantly more freedom to gather without the encumbrances of the pandemic. That could prove liberating for real estate agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 8
Engel & Völkers expands into Pennsylvania
Jim Becker will lead the new office located in Malvern on the Main Line, the company announced Thursday
Today marks Day 300 of quarantine — and agents say the thrill is gone
Yep, Friday marks the 300th day of coronavirus lockdowns for millions of Americans. But while 2020 was prosperous for many, some agents long for a time when anxiety and virtual conferencing didn't rule the day
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 8