Mark McLaughlin: Client trust is all that matters — all else is 'noise'
Compass' chief real estate strategist speaks this week at the Compass RETREAT on 'The Future of the Industry and Client Representation.' In a recent conversation, he shared his insights
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 16
Clever offers its own take on the lead-referral model
Clever Real Estate finds its leads with extensive content marketing, reams of articles on its website designed to educate consumers on a vast range of real estate topics
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 10
A piece of chocolate cake being removed from the whole
Real estate tech firm says it will use increase on new marketing channels and product changes while critic says high referral fees lead agents to inflate commissions, skimp on service
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 25
Ideal Agent forges partnership with mortgage, title advisory consultants
Partnering with Incenter allows Ideal Agent customers a more streamlined process for finding and leveraging professional service providers when buying and selling a home
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 28
The Real Word: Should agents disclose referral fees?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the importance of disclosing referral fees, markets in trouble and ways to use TikTok for business
by Byron Lazine Sep 25
11 ways to avoid referral roulette
Opinion
Agent referrals can be incredibly helpful for those on the giving end and those on the receiving end, but they still need to be handled with care
by Cara Ameer Jan 22
More trouble ahead for Realogy-PHH joint venture
Class-action RESPA lawsuit questions timing of companies’ recent amendments to strategic relationship agreement
by Amy Tankersley Jan 4
Referrals from non-real estate agents can be tricky -- or even illegal
Brokers who experiment with such referrals must exercise caution
by Teke Wiggin Aug 25
Piggy app helps agents bank more referral fees
App streamlines process of managing, receiving and sending referrals
by Brittany Morris Dec 23
IRS crackdown could be costly for real estate industry
by Bernice Ross Jun 21
Report: office had $1 billion in loans in 2004
by Inman Dec 30
Payments to brokers, builders run afoul of anti-kickback rules
by Matt Carter Aug 12