Find your space and plant a flag in the market you serve
Why make your brokerage decision based on their office location? Create your own office and establish yourself as a mainstay of the community
by Troy Palmquist Jun 14
While banks pull out, investment funds double down on real estate
Multiple funds told Reuters they planned to increase their credit exposure to property as banks back off from commercial real estate
by Ben Verde May 15
Compass recommits to North Dallas with new office space
The brokerage has signed a lease for a 14,000-square-foot office space in the recently redeveloped HALL Park in Frisco, Texas, in a commitment to future growth in the region
How one broker is giving agents the launch pad they need
Although the debate about what is 'right' for the future of office space lives on, allowing employees to be flexible can be a game-changer, resulting in higher productivity and fewer HR issues
Stress less, do more: Pain-free productivity tips that work
It’s the little things that matter most when it comes to making your workday more productive
by Christy Murdock Apr 6
10 pandemic-forced changes that made our team nimble
From live tours to videoconferencing, building on the changes that emerged during the pandemic will ensure comfort, safety and convenience in this new normal. Here's one team's experience
by James Harris AND David Parnes Jun 17
Agent/broker perspective: Should top agents be consulted on office changes?
Each month Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic. This time: A top-producing agent is frustrated with her broker's decision to switch to an open-office floor plan. How should her broker react?
by Anthony Askowitz Apr 20
The Real Word: Is New York City making a comeback?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the demand for office space, the end to the NYC exodus and The Smith Group's new listing video
by Byron Lazine Apr 8
Realogy Franchise Group's first female CEO on the need for empathy
Having navigated through the last several months of the pandemic, both as Realogy's president and CEO, and previously as executive vice president of Coldwell Banker Realty, Sue Yannaccone has learned a lot about leading through turbulent times
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 26
Return to the office right now? New survey says, 'No, thank you'
Only 13% of respondents in a new survey said they'd be comfortable returning to work today, while 51% of workers expect office partitions to be installed between workstations, according to a new report from furniture startup company Branch
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 11
Coldwell Banker CEO on the future of offices: 'less rent, more happy hours'
The company has been re-examining the best use and layout of its more than 700 offices to maximize effectiveness and allocate savings
by Patrick Kearns Jun 4
What to look for (and avoid) when scouting out an office location
Finding the right locations without blowing a hole in your budget can be stressful, but choosing the wrong location can cost you
by Troy Palmquist Sep 12
The Real Word: Office space and investing in Airbnb properties
A cubicle farm
Opinion
Open spaces offer more than elbow room
by Nick Schlekeway Feb 2