Gary Keller on ChatGPT, iBuyers and companies that 'rent' their tech
Keller headlined his company's Family Reunion conference Sunday, saying that he doesn't think flashy new artificial intelligence tools are on the verge of upending the real estate industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 19
Berkshire Hathaway taps former Compass COO as strategic adviser
Brent Thomson has been hired as a strategic adviser for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale Properties as the company looks to expand its presence in California and Nevada
by Ben Verde Feb 17
Red Oak Realty taps former KW, Pacific Union leader as president
Nicole Aissa will oversee agent growth and development at Red Oak. She previously worked as an operating principal at Keller Williams
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 10
CA Christie's affiliates show huge growth in year of new partnerships
The luxury brand's billion-dollar growth in terms of agent business came from strategic recruitment by its Sereno and Orange County affiliates, as well as the addition of Aaron Kirman
Compass names Wendy Forsythe president of 3 western states
'California, Nevada and Hawaii represent our largest market, and we are thrilled to have Wendy onboard to lead our teams and agent entrepreneurs in this key market,' CEO Robert Reffkin said
by Ben Verde Feb 1
This is where it takes the longest amount of time to save up for a home
In Glendale, California, a homebuyer with a median household income for the area can expect to save for 15.1 grueling years, compared to counterparts in Detroit, who will save for just 2.6 years
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 10
Top San Luis Obispo agent rejoins Christie's International Real Estate
Since 2019, Lindsey Harn has been the leading agent in her market and now is affiliated with the luxury brand's Sereno office, led by co-founders Chris Trapani and Ryan Iwanaga
Utah's red rock and Florida's coast: 2022's top second-home markets
Second-home mortgage rate locks were most common in Washington County, Utah, and Osceola County, Florida, according to luxury co-ownership company Pacaso's research
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 23
Windermere debuts zavvie-powered comparison tool for sellers
Windermere Offers will allow people working with the brokerage's agents to compare various options for selling their homes
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 5
California agent charged with theft and forgery tied to 2020 home sale
Daniel Montano, 28, an agent with RE/MAX Gold Coast in Ventura, California, was arrested on Nov. 17 for allegedly making false statements and forging his clients' signatures
by Ben Verde Nov 21
Corcoran Global Living CEO awash in lawsuits amid agent pay delay
Agents with some of the California-based franchisee's 70 branches allege delayed commission payments and power outages as CEO Michael Mahon battles lawsuits on multiple fronts
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 18
37% of real estate agents couldn’t pay rent in October
Rent delinquencies surged in October compared to one month prior as the housing market continues to struggle with high mortgage rates, according to a new survey
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 17
'Great Reshuffling' could impact elections in Arizona, Nevada: Redfin
Redfin data shows that Arizona and Nevada were the second and third most popular states respectively for people moving away from California in 2020
by Ben Verde Nov 3
Keller Williams launches new franchise in Switzerland
Keller Williams' expansion into Switzerland comes as part of a broader international push for the franchisor, and for the broader US real estate industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 12
It's the end of an era as 'father of the Zestimate' retires from Zillow
Stan Humphries, most recently Zillow's chief analytics officer, announced his retirement this month after 15 years with the portal. For better or worse, his work changed real estate forever
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 11