Agents4 ways to manage challenging clientsSome clients just make agents' jobs harder — either intentionally or through lack of experience. But those challenges can also be opportunities for growth.Nicole BrodeurMay 29, 2023
BrokeragesKW Cares marks 20 years, offers model for brokerage leadersThe fund has helped thousands of KW associates and their families. The nonprofit's CEO offers tips for other brokerages looking to follow their lead.Alec HarveyMay 28, 2023
IndustryWatch out — the industry’s mind-boggling transformation isn’t overDon’t let this transformative moment intimidate you. Industry experts Stefan Swanepoel and Jack Miller of T3 Sixty say it’s an opportunity built on history.Dave GallagherMay 27, 2023
Industry4 of real estate's top leaders offer a look behind the curtainCEOs Andy Florance, David Doctorow, Gino Blefari and Nick Bailey shared exclusive, and sometimes controversial, insights with Real Estate News. AJ LaTraceMay 27, 2023
TechTech Bytes: News from Compass, UtahRealEstate.com, moreCubiCasa debuts photographer program; Recruiting Insight adds partners; Inside RE launches design center; eXp adds RateMyAgent; Sisu updates portal; more.Real Estate News StaffMay 27, 2023
By the NumbersFewer people are moving, but those who are seek new communitiesThe latest Redfin report finds that while moving is down overall, a higher percentage of those who move are relocating to other parts of the U.S.Dave GallagherMay 26, 2023
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: Growth at Christie's, Real, E&V, C21, Beach HomesChristie's expands on E. Coast and Australia; Real moves into S. Dakota; E&V expands in Florida, Bahamas; Century 21 adds NY affiliate; Beach Homes launches.Real Estate News StaffMay 26, 2023
BrokeragesCEO of fast-growing platform pitches ‘brokerage as a service’Pinnacle Realty Advisors CEO Sam Sawyer discusses his company’s model, growth trajectory and the traps they’re trying to avoid along the way.AJ LaTraceMay 26, 2023
By the NumbersIn a slow market, more sellers are willing to make a dealA Redfin report found that nearly 43% of home sellers made concessions in the early spring, a big jump from 26% a year ago.Dave GallagherMay 26, 2023
IndustryAppeal denied in major commissions lawsuitNAR was unsuccessful in its attempt to overturn the class action status of the $13 billion Moehrl suit.Cheryl Reid-SimonsUpdated May 31, 2023
By the NumbersMortgage rates rise amid debt ceiling dramaThe 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.57%, according to Freddie Mac’s weekly survey, while a daily survey put rates above 7%.Dave GallagherMay 25, 2023
By the NumbersPending home sales flat from March to AprilLow inventory combined with a lack of affordability continues to stifle spring sales nationally, though numbers were up in some regions. AJ LaTraceMay 25, 2023
IndustryIndustry Decoded: Why MLSs should think differently about dataThe value prop of MLSs as data aggregation organizations could be industry-changing. But like in "Moneyball," they'll need to play the game differently.Russ CofanoMay 25, 2023
By the NumbersBig ups, big downs widen the home price gap across the U.S.A new Redfin report found that the difference in home price growth (or declines) among metro areas is nearly the largest it's been in three decades.Dave GallagherMay 24, 2023
IndustryCoStar CEO's 'super simple business concept': Support agents“You do not want to think you're smarter than your customers,” Florance said on CoStar’s strategy of building Homes.com as a platform for agents and consumers.AJ LaTraceMay 24, 2023
By the NumbersNewly built homes a hot commodity for spring buyersAs existing home listings have fallen, the inventory of new homes has increased — and prices have dropped — making them an attractive option.Dave GallagherMay 23, 2023
By the NumbersSmall investors continue to scoop up homesSeeking steady rent growth and affordable price points, investors were drawn to cities in the Midwest and Southeast.AJ LaTraceMay 23, 2023
TechLorne Wallace, founder of Lone Wolf Technologies, has diedWallace, who grew up in a real estate family, was proud to be involved in an industry that had such a profound impact on people's lives.Cheryl Reid-SimonsMay 22, 2023
BrokeragesKW president on what eXp, Zillow — and Gary Keller — have wroughtMarc King explains why Keller Williams needs to be the tech company of choice and why the industry needs agents who value service over shortcuts.Stephanie Reid-SimonsMay 20, 2023
By the NumbersNew home sales surprisingly steady in a wobbly marketNew homes may be particularly appealing to buyers when existing home inventory is tight.AJ LaTraceMay 19, 2023