Side debuts profit-sharing program, lays off staff members
PartnerUp Revenue Share will give agents a cut of Side's profit if they refer and mentor other agents. The program was one of several announcements the company made Monday
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 23
Katie Kossev: 'Mass confusion' common in the wake of NAR's rules
But Kossev, the managing broker of Texas at Side, said that luxury buyers in particular seem to understand the value of compensating their real estate agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 19
Erin Sykes launches SYKES brokerage backed by Side
Having grown up in a family-owned construction business, the former Nest Seekers International chief economist always knew she wanted to run her own brokerage. Now, the timing is right
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 10
Official's cofounder split: Alleged threats and a scramble to rebrand
As Nicole Oge and partners sought to start fresh, Tal and Oren Alexander allegedly threatened legal action if voted out of the firm, The Real Deal reported. The Alexanders deny the allegation
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 28
Side debuts new coaching and training program
The program features top agents and brokerage founders and will be available to both Side users and the broader real estate industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 23
Defiant Alexanders signal return to Official following cofounder exits
Tal and Oren Alexander are reportedly preparing a return to the public eye, now that Nicole Oge, Richard Jordan and Andrew Wachtfogel have left, despite ongoing lawsuits against the brothers
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 20
Alexanders left to pick up pieces of Official after other co-founders exit
After unsuccessful negotiation attempts with Oren and Tal, Chief Growth Officer Nicole Oge, CEO Richard Jordan and President of New Development Andrew Wachtfogel are 'forfeiting ownership'
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 13
'Reality' is a misnomer when it comes to real estate TV shows
Ben Belack of 'Buying Beverly Hills' and Ernie Carswell of 'Kendra Sells Hollywood' shared with Inman Connect Las Vegas attendees the nitty-gritty of being on reality TV
Kossev: Lean into associations to help clients claim American dream
Leaders from California Association of Realtors and Nevada Association of Realtors urged agents to stay current on grants, other resources, to help clients who feel homeownership is unattainable
Communicate value with authenticity and active listening
Not everyone can or should communicate their value through 'bold statements,' agents said during a panel at Inman Connect Las Vegas. That's why remaining authentic is paramount
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 30
Douglas Elliman, Side execs knew of Alexander bros, sources claim
Reports from 'The New York Times' and 'The Wall Street Journal' suggest execs at Douglas Elliman and Side heard about sexual assault allegations against the brothers as they worked at their firms
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 25
Alexander brothers rape allegations draw scrutiny from FBI
Women who claim to be victims of the Alexander brothers, or witnesses to alleged assaults, have been approached by agents from an FBI task force, 'The Wall Street Journal' reported Tuesday
Mother-son duo decamps from CB to Side-powered boutique
California-based Peg King and Jeremy King, who did $45M in volume last year, are joining LivXplore Real Estate & Lifestyle
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 25
Coldwell Banker Warburg welcomes 2 'boomerang' agents
Broker Bill Kowalczuk and agent David Harris were not gone for long before realizing they missed Coldwell Banker Warburg's robust support systems. Agent Guy Hobson has also joined the firm
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 13
Frontgate team returns to Compass after stint at Side
Led by Jeffery Biebuyck and Dana Olmes, the team has closed $2B in lifetime sales and is ranked No. 4 in Los Angeles and No. 20 in California among medium teams, according to Real Trends