WATCH: How I built Climb Real Estate

Climb co-founder Mark Choey reflects on how the firm grew from two guys in a loft to a top brokerage before being shuttered earlier this year. Continue reading

Smart-home tech for agents: Wyze starter kit and cameras

What’s not to like? Wyze Labs’ line of products are high quality, make everyday life more convenient and is reasonably priced. Here, Inman Columnist Brandon Doyle explains how. Continue reading

WATCH: Life after an agent team — the good, the bad and the ugly

Now an agent at Warburg Realty, Allison Chiaramonte said she joined a top-producing team at a big brokerage, but two years later, she felt ready to build her own brand. Continue reading

Nobu Hata leaves NAR to join Berkshire Hathaway franchise

Hata worked for seven years as NAR’s director of industry outreach and engagement strategy. Continue reading

Zephyr Real Estate affiliates with Corcoran to launch first franchise

Zephyr Real Estate — the largest indie in San Francisco and a top 100 brokerage in sales volume — and Oliver Luxury Real Estate are becoming Corcoran Global Living. Continue reading

Mortgage applications reach highest volume since 2013

The Mortgage Bankers Association announced Wednesday that the Market Composite Index reached its highest level last week since May 2013. Continue reading

NAR president applauds Trump’s State of the Union address

NAR President Vince Malta praised President Trump’s mention of Opportunity Zones, infrastructure reform and association health plans. Continue reading

Realtor adds ‘Desperately Seeking Susan’ to mix of movie-themed ads

Michaelle Warner, a Kentucky agent known for her quirky movie-themed real estate ads, added another 1980s classic to her repertoire. Continue reading