Real estate was ahead of the curve in fighting discrimination
A recent initiative by professional sports organizations is seeking to do what Realtors have been doing for more than a year: Pledging to do more to create inclusive communities
by Ryan Weyandt Oct 30
Mark 2024 down in the books as the year WomanUP! roared
Opinion
WomanUP!, a women's leadership initiative of the California Association of Realtors, was on a whole other level this year, writes speaker and attendee Bernice Ross. Here's why
by Bernice Ross Jun 21
womanup 2024
Since 2017, WomanUP! has been helping women in real estate come together to learn, share expertise and lift each other up. This year was no exception. Here are attendees' top takeaways
by Dani Vanderboegh Jun 18
Author, Engel & Völkers’ Martha Melendez reflects on her mom
Author, HGTV guest and Engel & Völkers’ Martha Melendez shares how her mother’s vision for her has shaped her life and led to her accomplishments
by Dani Vanderboegh May 12
Women make up 66% of NAR's membership. Is it serving you?
Opinion
As the National Association of Realtors doubles down to support bad behavior in its leadership, women see the organization's response as part of a larger problem endemic to the industry
by Bernice Ross Jul 3
WomanUP! 2023, WomanUP!, CAR
Opinion
Women gathered to share how to move forward in challenging times — together — at WomanUP! 2023. Here’s a splinter of the wisdom they shared and why it matters so much right now
by Dani Vanderboegh Jun 26
This LGBTQ+ advocate has a message for agents
Erin Morrison, LGBTQ Alliance 2023 president, shares the growing fears among the LGBTQ+ community, where RPACs and the code of ethics come in, and how to be an ally
by Dani Vanderboegh Jun 23
RentSpree formally launches women-first RENEW initiative
RentSpree's Real Estate Network of Empowered Women initiative will support, connect and empower women in all aspects of real estate
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 1
What you can do to support and empower women in 2023
It's a new year, but women agents still face decades-old challenges. Make these strategic moves to elevate your career and support women in the housing industry
by Amie Quirarte Jan 14
Women in real estate are having a moment, and it's about damn time
Opinion
Women in the industry are raising hands and taking action. They’re not talking about glass ceilings or not enough seats at the table anymore; they’re creating new tables
by Dani Vanderboegh Sep 13
Hire Impossible? Nope. DirectOffer lands Jennifer Berman as COO
The widely recognized industry leader will be charged with leveraging her decades of expertise in real estate sales, technology development and leadership to push proptech into the future
by Craig C. Rowe May 11
Brad Inman’s real estate predictions for 2022: Here's to a sober year
Opinion
Keller Williams, Douglas Elliman, the DOJ and the NAR. Brad Inman's crystal ball is 'a little foggy — but a big trend is coming into focus for me' in 2022, Inman's founder writes
by Brad Inman Dec 15
'Never say never': How to become a successful female broker-owner
Real estate leader Lori Namazi shares how women can establish and expand a robust real estate brand
by Marian McPherson Sep 1
4 can't-miss sessions at the WomanUP! conference
The California Association of Realtors' annual WomanUP! conference kicks off this week. Here are four sessions to add to your calendar
by Marian McPherson Aug 31
How broker-owner Jackie Soto took a stand with her rebrand
EHomes broker-owner Jackie Soto shares how she successfully navigated a merger and rebrand that led to one of her best years ever in real estate
by Marian McPherson Sep 30