Last straw? 12 things to consider before ditching your brokerage
With words of wisdom from Charlie Munger, Simon Sinek and even Friedrich Nietzsche, team leader Carl Medford looks at 12 reasons to quit a job and 12 ways to fight that impulse
by Carl Medford Dec 8
KW begins notifying former agents of profit-sharing cuts
Former Keller Williams personnel have received letters noting that some individuals' profit share earnings could be reduced from 100% to 5%
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 7
Broker Spotlight: Nick Zawitz, The Agency Cleveland
Find out how managing broker Nick Zawitz and his brokerage are sharing the good news about his market, which he calls one of residential real estate's 'best-kept secrets'
by Christy Murdock Dec 7
10 things to do when your real estate team isn't vibing
Need to get everybody in your organization rowing in the same direction? Nikki Beauchamp shares strategies to improve the vibe for your crew
by Nikki Beauchamp Dec 7
Everybody but the Chiefs: 4 Kansas City real estate teams join Real
Joining the fast-moving, tech-forward brokerage are Group O’Dell Real Estate Team, The Andy Blake Group, Applebaum KC Homes and Long Real Estate, all of the greater KC metro area
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 6
KW Command's AI update will now generate ad campaigns for users
One of the most notable updates to this round of Command improvements is the use of ChatGPT to create advertising creative to bolster listing ad campaigns
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 6
NAR enrollment fell in 2023. Here's where membership rose — and why
NAR membership declined by 1.4% in the 12-month period that ended in October, with state-level enrollment hewing closely to local housing metrics, according to a state-by-state analysis by Intel
by Daniel Houston Dec 6
Commission suits hit Realtors, brokerages in Florida, Pennsylvania
In separate lawsuits, homesellers allege the defendants — including Florida Realtors and West Penn MLS — conspired to enforce rules that inflated commissions on the sale of their homes
Fathom out to raise more than $7M by hiking agent fees, selling shares
The agent fee increases the flat-fee brokerage previously implemented for 2023 haven't stopped Fathom from growing, with Sept. 30 agent count up 13% from a year ago, to 11,333
by Matt Carter Dec 5
Kevelyn Guzman to take reins of Coldwell Banker Warburg in 2024
The firm's current COO will adopt the role of Coldwell Banker Warburg regional vice president in January, as current president Frederick Warburg Peters steps into the role of president emeritus
NAR hires new marketing and comms chief amid tumultuous year
Suzanne Bouhia will shape NAR's communication strategy as the organization deals with lawsuits, scandal and a harrowing year in real estate
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 5
Buyers' market to usher in 'season of hope' in 2024, Redfin projects
Falling home prices and mortgage rates are on tap for buyers and sellers — not to mention a presidential election that could hinge on housing issues, according to Redfin's outlook for 2024
by Ben Verde Dec 5
Affordability, inventory, rates: An economist's 2024 housing outlook
Opinion
Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner offers his 2024 forecast for interest rates, home values and the potential for a housing market recovery
by Matthew Gardner Dec 5
The Agency ends 2023 with new offices in Marbella and Boulder
The new offices bring The Agency's office launch count in 2023 up to 26, with 3 weeks left in the year to go. The brokerage recently marked another milestone by launching its 100th office
Agent once affiliated with big NY brands goes on racist Insta rant
Video of an agent who was once affiliated with Corcoran and SPiRALNY surfaced over the weekend with him spouting racist terms and bragging about tearing out a Black man's dreadlocks
Nikki Beauchamp leaves Engel & Völkers for Sotheby's
After nearly a decade at Engel & Völkers, Beauchamp said that now was a good time for her to start a new chapter. She landed at Sotheby's largely because of the brand's international network