Industry‘Unfiltered’: Why NAR advocacy is ‘the envy’ of D.C. and beyondWatch the conversation with NAR’s top lobbyist as she discusses what advocacy really means for members and some of the big wins the association has achieved.Real Estate News StaffAugust 7, 2024
TechTech Bytes: Perchwell raises $25 million; iGUIDE, Flexmls uniteMLS platform Perchwell to focus on AI; Planitar’s floorplan tool iGUIDE integrating with FBS’ FlexMLS platform; Lofty adds property management system.Real Estate News StaffAugust 3, 2024
Industry'Unfiltered': Doing this with commissions is ‘asking to be sued’Watch the conversation as NextHome execs James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson share their experience with commissions lawsuits and what they think of workarounds.Real Estate News StaffAugust 3, 2024
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: News from United, Windermere, Engel & VölkersA noteworthy United Real Estate merger in Dallas; Windermere appoints a new economist; Engel & Völkers agents get access to new design tools.Real Estate News StaffAugust 3, 2024
Industry'Unfiltered': It’s time to 'wipe the board clean'Watch the conversation with MoxiWorks’ new CEO, an industry outsider who believes companies — and agents — should approach the future with a fresh perspective.Real Estate News StaffJuly 30, 2024
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: C21 gains 3 offices; news from Real, Compass and moreCentury 21 adds affiliates on two coasts; Real nabs Chicago team; 60-year-old Colorado indie expands; E&V opens New Orleans shop; Side and Compass make gains. Real Estate News StaffJuly 27, 2024
TechTech Bytes: Compliance drives VestaPlus, ListAssist dealsSan Diego MLS adds Checkmate from VestaPlus, which is also teaming up with ListAssist to expand reach; CoreLogic launches new OneHomeowner portal.Real Estate News StaffJuly 26, 2024
Industry'Unfiltered': How agents can win when data meets ‘vibe’Watch the conversation as Local Logic’s CEO shares how data on “everything that happens outside the four walls” of a home can turn agents into instant experts.Real Estate News StaffJuly 25, 2024
IndustryPeople on the Move: eXp taps VP for growth; OREA leader resignsTroy Palmquist will oversee a product team, commercial real estate and more for eXp; Tim Hudak is stepping down as Ontario association CEO effective August 2.Real Estate News StaffJuly 24, 2024
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: News from Compass, E&V, Coldwell Banker, C21Compass gains teams in New Jersey and Florida; E&V opens in Portland; CB Warburg adds agents; Century 21 marks third year of global giving initiative. Real Estate News StaffJuly 20, 2024
Industry'Unfiltered': Tech, brokerage CEO on life after iBuyingWatch the conversation as Lane Hornung of zavvie and 8z explains what agents need to know about “power buying” and innovations in financing to show real value.Real Estate News StaffJuly 18, 2024
TechTech Bytes: News from VestaPlus, NEO, zavvie, RelianceStaten Island MLS adds Checkmate software; lender NEO leverages zavvie's cash-offer platform; Reliance adds AI-powered marketing tools.Real Estate News StaffJuly 17, 2024
IndustryPeople on the Move: CoStar elevates finance leadersRich Simonelli is back at CoStar after a 5-year hiatus, leading investor relations, while Cyndi Eakin was promoted to chief accounting officer.Real Estate News StaffJuly 15, 2024
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: News from Lamacchia, Real, RE/MAX, C21, eXp, moreLamacchia grows with MA acquisition; Real reaches 20k agents; RE/MAX gains 60-agent firm; C21 franchise and Florida indie merge; eXp joins Fortune 1000; more. Real Estate News StaffJuly 13, 2024
Industry'Unfiltered': Top MLS lawyer talks DOJ, concessionsWatch the conversation with Ed Zorn as he explains why agents don’t need to panic come Aug. 17, but they do need to hone their pitch — and negotiation skills.Real Estate News StaffJuly 11, 2024
Industry'Unfiltered': Why 'hoarding information' diminishes your valueWatch the conversation with Jocelyn Vas, Final Offer exec and veteran agent, as she discusses the anxiety agents are feeling and the importance of transparency.Real Estate News StaffJuly 7, 2024
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: News from RE/MAX, ERA, Sotheby's Realty, Christie's RERE/MAX gains another large Ontario firm; ERA Prime acquires Michigan indie; Sotheby's Realty expands in the Central Valley; Christie's RE grows in Belgium.Real Estate News StaffJuly 6, 2024
Industry'Unfiltered': Data, influence and the fate of part-time agentsWatch the conversation with media exec Clayton Collins as he discusses how agents can leverage news and information, and the “continued flight to quality.”Real Estate News StaffJuly 4, 2024
IndustryPeople on the Move: KW promotes execs across 3 divisionsThe brokerage giant announced new leaders in its commercial and coaching divisions as well as its nonprofit, KW Cares; Tomo's co-founder steps down.Real Estate News StaffJuly 1, 2024
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: News from KW, Christie's, BHGRE, The Agency, RE/MAXKW gains Austin indie; Christie's Sereno expands in Wine Country; BHGRE grows in Colorado; The Agency opens in White Rock; RE/MAX nabs large Canadian firm.Real Estate News StaffJune 29, 2024