Man charged with threatening his agent over failed home transaction

Richard E. Kellogg’s text messages to a RE/MAX agent led to the evacuation of the agent’s office. The Indiana suspect now faces intimidation charges in addition to fraud charges leveled in July. Continue reading

Brokers fear losing commissions, agents if lawsuits succeed: Survey

Real estate professionals are preparing for painful changes and the upending of the status quo if courts rule in favor of plaintiffs in two key lawsuits, a survey on commissions conducted by Intel shows. Continue reading

Real estate has trimmed its losses. But ‘winter is coming’: DelPrete

Even as real estate companies cut costs and narrowed losses in the second quarter of 2023, the third quarter may deliver the truest test of their financial mettle, Mike DelPrete told Intel. Continue reading

Guild Mortgage eyes the Midwest with First Centennial acquisition

The acquisition of the Aurora, Illinois-based, family-owned lender marks San Diego-based Guild Mortgage’s fourth expansion since December, according to an announcement on Monday. Continue reading

NAR’s muddled messaging still can’t keep up with the facts

As the industry reels from The New York Times investigation into sexual harassment at the National Association of Realtors, Bernice Ross pored over the ever-changing response to the scandal. Continue reading

Tracy Kasper emerges as president of fractured NAR amid mild dissent

One day into Tracy Kasper’s term as president of the National Association of Realtors, some agents have raised doubts about her ability to set the 115-year-old organization on the right path. Continue reading

Multiple offers? Here’s how to write a competitive contract and win

From financing to contingencies, Eric Bramlett walks you through creating a compelling contract to come out on top in multiple offer scenarios. Continue reading

How to leap forward after a stumble

Your next error could be the launchpad for building a new level of trust with your colleagues and clients, writes bestselling author Jay Papasan. The secret lies in your response. Continue reading

Credit repair companies settle ‘hot swapping’ allegations for $2.7B

Lexington Law and CreditRepair.com parent Progrexion filed for bankruptcy protection in June after the court ruled collection of upfront fees violated the Telemarketing Sales Rule. Continue reading