Early investors bail on Doma’s SPAC merger

Digital title, escrow and closing provider Doma raised less than anticipated in a SPAC merger this week, after paying out nearly $295 million to early investors who redeemed their shares. Continue reading

Compass makes its move into Minneapolis

Compass has expanded into its ninth new market since its April initial public offering. Seven top agents will establish the brokerage’s presence in Minneapolis. Continue reading

Homes listed in the MLS sell faster and for nearly 17% more: Study

Bright MLS looked at 442,829 home sales across its six-state Mid-Atlantic footprint that sold over a 24-month period Continue reading

Aaron Kirman Group expands operations into Orange County

Former NFL cornerback-turned luxury agent Morgan Trent will serve in the role of managing director for the new market. Continue reading

Inman Review: About Time Tours puts the mobile in managing homebuyer tours

About Time Tours is a mobile app for Android and iPhone that helps real estate agents manage home property tours and buyer interest. Continue reading

The Real Word: Does this new Connecticut law jeopardize teams?

In this edition of The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a new law put into place that affects Connecticut real estate teams, how telling a couple to get counseling led to more deals for one agent, and Brad Inman’s big announcement.
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7 truths new agents need to know about short sales

Short sales can help homeowners in need get out of a financial obligation they can no longer afford ethically — but only if agents handle it right. Here are a few things agents need to consider before handling a short sale. Continue reading

SEO made simple: 2 main things agents should focus on

Optimizing your website for SEO can be a daunting task for a lot of agents — but it’s key to driving potential leads to your business. Here are two simple ways you can improve your site’s visibility. Continue reading

Update: Announcing the agenda for Luxury Connect

The Luxury Connect agenda is action packed. From inspiring insights onstage to amazing networking opportunities offstage, you’ll have every chance to learn from and network with top producers from across the country. Grab your ticket now before prices … Continue reading