Broker Spotlight: Vanessa Bergmark, Red Oak Realty
Learn how this Bay Area broker and her 100% woman-owned brokerage create exceptional outcomes and provide award-winning service
by Christy Murdock Aug 22
10 things to do right now, so you're not in the next wave of agent exits
Team leader Carl Medford and his regional mastermind developed these 10 strategies to help you return to the fundamentals and take on the challenges and opportunities the market has in store
by Carl Medford Jan 16
MyCUmortgage signed 13 credit unions as new clients in 2023
With the addition of new partners serving 713,865 members, myCUmortgage says it's now helping nearly 200 credit unions originate, underwrite and service mortgage loans
by Matt Carter Jan 9
The Agency scoops up 4 NorCal Compass agents
Over the past few months, 34 agents have joined The Agency from Compass' Northern California offices. In total, The Agency has brought on 72 agents in the region over the course of 2023
Christie's International Real Estate launches affiliate in Park City
The luxury network's new office in the state of Utah will help provide crucial referrals to clients in feeder markets where Christie's has an existing presence, Inman has learned exclusively
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 26
8 reasons sellers aren't selling (and how to get them off the fence)
Interest rates, insurance premiums, tax concerns and more are keeping sellers from putting their homes on the market and forcing them to defer their dreams
by Carl Medford Sep 20
Chris Lim steps down as Christie's president as co-presidents named
Natalie Hamrick and Kevin Van Eck, vets of Christie's and @properties, will take up Lim's former role as co-presidents. Nidhal Charfi also joins as VP of affiliate expansion, Inman has learned
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 19
real estate agent niche marketing
If you want to develop deeper, more meaningful connections with leads and clients, you need to focus on who they really are and what they're looking for
by Christy Murdock Apr 24
Commission compression depression? 4 steps to ease pain
Do your clients focus on price or potential? Whether it's your commission or their home price, their attitude will make all the difference
by Carl Medford Apr 19
There are 1.25 million fewer million-dollar homes in America in 2023
The share of $1M homes in the US dropped from a high of 8.6% in June 2022 to approximately 7% in January, due in part to higher mortgage rates that have cut into homebuyer purchasing power
Christie's affiliate owners: In a downturn, spend money (prudently)
The Christie's International Real Estate conference in the Cayman Islands drew broker-owners — including Aaron Kirman in his debut at the event — from 4 continents and 2 dozen US states
Corcoran launches Icon Properties in wake of Global Living demise
On Monday, Corcoran Icon Properties will officially launch in Northern California as agents and staff of the embattled Corcoran Global Living NorCal regional offices rise from the ashes
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 16
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
Fannie and Freddie get green light to buy $1M mortgages
The big run-up in home prices may have cooled, but the 2023 conforming loan limit will be increased by 12% to $726,200 in most parts of the country
by Matt Carter Nov 29
All in family as Tracy McLaughlin and daughter join Engel & Völkers
Before joining The Agency, McLaughlin co-owned Pacific Union International, which she bought with her then-husband before selling to Compass. Her daughter will join her at Engel & Völkers
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 21