BrokeragesGinger Wilcox: Leading through changeThe president of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate is focused on moving forward. "You can spend your energy fighting what’s happening, or lean into it."Melanie KalmarAugust 31, 2024
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: News from Corcoran, @properties, E&V, moreCorcoran Icon adds Silicon Valley office; @properties IND grows; E&V expands in Costa Rica; CB nabs $1B team; C21 adds two firms; Realty ONE hits milestone.Real Estate News StaffUpdated August 31, 2024
AgentsWhen should sellers play the concessions card?With new rules in place, listing agents need to consider several factors when helping sellers determine their approach to buy-side compensation.Dave GallagherAugust 30, 2024
Industry‘Unfiltered’: Can Realtor associations survive? Can Zillow?Watch the conversation as industry firebrands Rob Hahn and Greg Robertson tackle topics from forms and AI to the value of portals and associations.Real Estate News StaffAugust 30, 2024
IndustryKey player in Sitzer/Burnett launches real estate startup“Our hard-won settlement paved the way for a new era,” said Josh Sitzer, whose company offers flat-fee home tour and offer preparation services for buyers.Dave GallagherAugust 29, 2024
MLS/AssnNAR to appeal DOJ case to the Supreme CourtThe association will ask the highest court to weigh in on the case after a lower court ruled that the DOJ could continue its investigation into NAR policies.Dave GallagherAugust 29, 2024
By the NumbersMortgage rates plunge to lowest level in 15 monthsRates are edging closer to 6%, but the downward trend still hasn’t translated into sales as potential homebuyers play the waiting game.Dave GallagherAugust 29, 2024
IndustryNick Bailey returns to real estate leadership in new capacityThe former CEO of RE/MAX and Century 21 says he will apply his experience helping franchise owners to his new role in real estate consulting.Dave GallagherAugust 29, 2024
IndustryMove seeks injunction while CoStar remains defiantLawyers for Move asked the court to approve a preliminary injunction against CoStar in its trade secrets suit involving a former Realtor.com employee.AJ LaTraceAugust 28, 2024
By the NumbersIn 8 states, inventory is now above pre-pandemic levelsOklahoma and Texas lead the way, with supply up nearly 20% compared to the same week in 2019.Dave GallagherAugust 28, 2024
AgentsThe new agent playbook should include ‘leading with grace’Major brokerage leaders are telling agents to be patient with other real estate professionals (and consumers) as the industry adjusts to new practices.AJ LaTraceAugust 28, 2024
By the NumbersHousing Market Decoded: Why 'rent vs buy' misses the big pictureLists and calculators can be a starting point for prospective buyers weighing their options, but the decision to purchase a home is based on more than data.Lisa SturtevantAugust 28, 2024
By the NumbersHome prices have been rising for more than a decadeThe housing market has seen its share of highs and lows in recent years, but appreciation has only moved in one direction: up. Could that be changing?Dave GallagherAugust 27, 2024
IndustryBuyers beware: Some agreements appear to violate NAR termsA new report calls out numerous state associations for buyer agreements that could hurt consumers or break the new rules. AJ LaTraceAugust 27, 2024
Industry‘Unfiltered’: No offer of compensation? No problemWatch the conversation with an agent who ditched cooperative compensation last year — and is getting deals done. See how he talks to sellers (and buyer agents).Real Estate News StaffAugust 27, 2024
IndustryMove accused of selling ‘fake leads’ in class action lawsuitAgents from six states allege that the parent company of Realtor.com sold dubious leads, and said NAR — also a defendant — was “complicit” in the scheme.AJ LaTraceUpdated August 27, 2024
By the NumbersBuyers are snatching up starter homesPending sales for all other tiers were down compared to last year, but entry-level homes attracted significant buyer interest in July.Dave GallagherAugust 26, 2024
BrokeragesKW ‘best equipped to grow’ in post-settlement worldBrokerages need to define their purpose in this new era, says Keller Williams CEO Mark Willis, and training, tech will be key to KW’s identity.Dave GallagherAugust 26, 2024
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: News from Compass, C21, Onward, BHGRE, Christie's RECompass gains teams in NYC, Chicago; C21 welcomes Kentucky firm; Onward grows to 300 agents; BHGRE affiliate adds Puget Sound firm; Christie's enters Singapore.Real Estate News StaffUpdated August 24, 2024
AgentsAgent sentiment dips, but buyers are gaining groundTwo new surveys provide a snapshot of what agents are seeing in the market, and while they’re slightly less optimistic, they remain “net positive.”AJ LaTraceAugust 23, 2024