Coldwell Banker’s ‘Exclusive Look’ taps into vast agent network

The new platform will allow Coldwell Banker agents to match the needs of buyers and sellers who are represented by the company. Continue reading

EXp launches its own instant offer platform

With Express Offers, eXp Realty is the latest real estate company to jump into the iBuyer business, following in the footsteps of NRT, Redfin and Keller Williams. Continue reading

Luxury writer on landing a high-end client: ‘Loose lips sink bricks’

Journalist, author and globetrotter Mark Ellwood wants to remind agents that they’re working for luxury clients — but that doesn’t mean they need to be part of their world.
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Allen Tate Realtors acquires North Carolina indie

Allen Tate Realtors announced Tuesday it’s acquired Realty One, a 65-agent indie in North Carolina’s triad region. The acquisition is Allen Tate Realtors’ second since joining Hanna Holdings, the parent company of Howard Hanna Real Estate. Continue reading

OJO Labs to acquire RealSavvy

OJO Labs announced today it’s acquired RealSavvy, a real estate tech startup that provides IDX websites, branded mobile apps and a fully integrated customer relationship management tool. The acquisition will pace the way for OJO Labs to bring its propr… Continue reading

Brokerages vow to display buyer’s broker commissions as new rule goes into effect in Washington

Redfin, Windermere and Coldwell Banker Bain have all confirmed they will display buyer broker commissions on their own listings. Continue reading

DOJ filing indicates wider probe into buyer’s broker commissions

In a new filing Monday, DOJ claims the National Association of Realtors is ‘inaccurately portraying’ a 2008 consent decree in its defense in buy-side commission lawsuit. Continue reading

Should you invest in property before and during a recession?

The last recession saw housing prices plummet and foreclosures boom. As more and more economists forecast a recession in the next year, there’s probably many people wondering if now is a good time to invest in property. Continue reading