Biggest brokerage news of 2018

Brokerages saw a lot of movement this year, be it highly-producing teams and franchises striking out on their own or legacy companies launching new brands. Continue reading

Why brokerages need to offer marketing concierge services

In today’s industry, it’s impossible for agents to go it alone — they can’t market, negotiate, write up contracts, show buyers houses and list properties by themselves all while maintaining a high level of service. This is where brokerages have a chan… Continue reading

Ohio Realtors name insider as new CEO after ‘exhaustive’ search

Scott R. Williams will take the reins from Ohio Realtors’ current CEO, Robert E. Fletcher who is retiring after nine years as CEO and a total of 28 years at the association. Williams will be Ohio Realtors’ seventh CEO since the association’s inception … Continue reading

Why this $120M indie sold to Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty

Led by husband and wife Realtors, Evelyn and Steve Rosling, the 14-year-old Park Place Real Estate covers the Portland metropolitan area and southwestern Washington state and recorded $120 million in sales volume for 2018 with 25 agents.  Continue reading

Home price growth slows, but 2019 will still challenge buyers

While still not likely to relieve buyers, the 5.5 percent annual growth was the same as in September, and down from 5.7 percent in August. Continue reading