3 top agents from Realogics Sotheby's move to The Agency
As agents continue to reevaluate their brokerage affiliations heading into 2024, Seattle-based Sandra Hines, Blake Waggoner and Dave Janssens have left Realogics Sotheby's for The Agency
Domicile takes gamification of Zillow-scrolling to whole new level
The app is the first-ever game to pull real-time MLS data to merge gaming with an ever-changing real estate market where users can guess home prices and connect with agents
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 26
Mauricio Umansky settles Malibu lawsuit with pro-Israel donation
Following the attack in Gaza, plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Umansky decided time and energy would be 'better served' on more important matters, allowing him to settle with a charity donation
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 15
5 people you need in your corner when starting out in real estate
Mauricio Umansky helps you build your ideal team to inform, challenge and fuel the growth of your real estate business
by Mauricio Umansky Dec 14
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
The Agency marks major milestone with expansion into Portland, OR
Beverly Hills-based global luxury brokerage The Agency is launching its 100th office — in Portland, Oregon — a mere 12 years after its inception. Dirk Hmura and Andrew Misk will lead the enterprise
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 14
Mauricio Umansky's 5 ways hobbies can grow your network
Whether it's vegetable gardening or ballroom dancing, according to The Agency's CEO Mauricio Umansky, it's easy to make authentic connections through your hobbies and interests
by Mauricio Umansky Nov 11
'Dancing with the Stars' taught Mauricio Umansky to empathize
Of his recent 6-week run on the reality dance competition, Umansky said he learned a lesson in empathy when it comes to teaching others a challenging new skill
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 10
The Agency scoops up 4 NorCal Compass agents
Over the past few months, 34 agents have joined The Agency from Compass' Northern California offices. In total, The Agency has brought on 72 agents in the region over the course of 2023
Inman Influencers want agents to get ahead in 2024. Here's the plan
Members of the inaugural class of Inman Influencers told agents during a roundtable discussion to wield video, defy the market, get a coach and shed fears of rejection to succeed in the new year
Mauricio Umansky faces his last dance on 'Dancing with the Stars'
Despite being praised as 'matadorable' weeks before by a judge, Umansky's performance of the Argentine tango on Halloween was not strong enough to get him the score needed to survive
Mauricio Umansky nails personal best score on Week 5 of 'DWTS'
In a powerful and athletic contemporary dance routine, The Agency CEO and dance partner Emma Slater achieved their 'best dance yet' on Tuesday night's episode, judge Bruno Tonioli declared
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 25
Mauricio Umansky 'pasodobles' his way to victory on Week 4 of 'DWTS'
The Agency CEO was proclaimed 'matadorable' by 1 of the 'Dancing With the Stars' judges after showing off Mickey Mouse-style magical fingers while keeping a majestic frame to his routine
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 18
5 tips for nurturing hesitant buyers who can't quite commit
Today's market can present an intimidating challenge to hopeful buyers and sellers. Mauricio Umansky shares strategies to educate and reassure them so they can get their needs met
by Mauricio Umansky Oct 12
Mauricio Umansky finds his groove on 'Dancing with the Stars' week 3
The Agency's CEO made a significant recovery from his fumbling performance the week prior as he delivered a comeback foxtrot that had judges singing the praises of his 'suavecito' moves
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 11