The secrets to growth through mergers and acquisition

Orhan Tolu went from 12 affiliated agents and the potential collapse of the industry, to almost 2000 full and part-time affiliated agents and continues to expand. Here’s how he did it — with help from CENTURY 21.
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5 make-or-break factors consumers consider when choosing a real estate agent

A new report by RE/MAX explores what’s most important to today’s homebuyers and sellers, from their criteria for choosing a real estate agent to their adaptability for the future. The findings are valuable intelligence for agents and brokers alike. Continue reading

The call of the wild: Why agents are thriving in remote markets

When talking about luxury vacation homes, locations such as Wyoming’s Teton County and Montana’s Bitterroot Valley may not be the first markets that come to mind, but there’s great value in hidden gems. Continue reading

4 questions to ask if you’re considering a change

As we move into a slower market, it’s critical to have the support of the best possible real estate company behind you. If you’re not sure that yours delivers and you’re exploring your options, make sure to ask these four questions of any potential new… Continue reading

Selling has shifted. Here are 9 questions clients will surely ask

With all of the recent changes to the market, what questions are sellers likely to ask this year and how do you best address them? Continue reading

More tech vendors approved to support appraisal-free mortgages

Stewart Valuation Intelligence (SVI) is the latest technology vendor to be approved by Fannie Mae to support the new value acceptance + property data valuation process. Continue reading

Livabl portal aims to build up new construction market

Zonda, a technology company that leverages extensive data resources to deliver enterprise software to commercial homebuilders, has released a front-end system for finding new-construction homes. The website is called Livabl. Continue reading

Keller Williams Black Label sues SERHANT. over Philly expansion

Weeks after announcing a national expansion, Serhant and his partners are facing a $10 million lawsuit and allegations of concocting a scheme to “loot” a Pennsylvania brokerage in an effort to expand. Continue reading