Author Archives: Patrick Kearns

$100M Coldwell Banker agent leaves Compass after 3 weeks

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Frankel, a 20-year veteran of Coldwell Banker, closed $98.5M in sales volume in 2018, making him a top producer at the brokerage. Continue reading →

Vulture investors are scooping up defaulted real estate debt in China

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Several large firms have invested more than $3B in nonperforming Chinese commercial loans, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Continue reading →

Apartment-hotel startup Locale raises $11M in Series A

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Locale plans to use the capital to bolster its staff, expand to new markets and upgrade its product offerings. Continue reading →

Would you live in a house made from living bacteria?

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A team of researchers from the University of Colorado engineered “living building materials” made out of bacteria, begging the question, “Would you live in a home made of bacteria?” Continue reading →

Why this brokerage enforces a productivity standard

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At JP & Associates Realtors, a 100 percent commission brokerage, agents need to close eight transactions a year, according to the CEO of the company’s brokerage operations. Continue reading →

Why this brokerage enforces a productivity standard

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At JP & Associates Realtors, a 100 percent commission brokerage, agents need to close eight transactions a year, according to the CEO of the company’s brokerage operations. Continue reading →

Tru Realty CEO reveals the secret to picking tech vendors as an indie

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Sarah Richardson chats with Inman about staying competitive, choosing from a wide array of tech vendors and the importance of building a strong agent culture. Continue reading →

CEO of REcolorado, the state’s largest MLS, resigns

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A spokesperson for the organization calls it a “personal decision,” and a search will begin immediately for Kirby Slunaker’s replacement. Continue reading →