Recruiting War ’24: Commission suits loom over the fight for talent

Industry members see commission suits as one of the top recruiting challenges of 2024. But brokers who can target and elevate middle-tier agents might have an opportunity. Continue reading

Keller Williams’ big backpedal on profit-sharing cuts: The Download

In the face of backlash from proposed profit-sharing cuts, the franchisor’s leadership council is changing its tune. Continue reading

This is fine. Everything is fine: How to be grateful when times are tough

Broker Aaron Hendon teaches you how to cultivate an attitude of gratitude, even when it’s tough to stay positive and productive. Continue reading

House made famous by ‘Home Alone’ hits market for $5.25M

The red brick Georgian mansion, known by children all over the world as Kevin McCallister’s home, is back on the market after 12 years and comes with a large Kevin Lego figure for the home theater. Continue reading

Offerpad gets new CFO as stock hovers near record low

Peter Knag joins the company in the middle of a rough real estate market, and when iBuying specifically appears to have lost some of its buzz. Continue reading

Redfin launches free rental tool for independent property owners

The “List My Home for Rent” tool is available in 13 US markets and is tailored to property owners with fewer than 10 rentals. The listings will be syndicated to the Rent.com marketplace later this year. Continue reading

Homes.com President Dave Mele to part ways with CoStar

After 10 years, Homes.com President Dave Mele has left the company to pursue other opportunities. Mele was instrumental in CoStar Group’s acquisition of the company in 2021 for $156 million. Continue reading

New Trixie Mattel series features real estate celeb cameos

Christine Quinn and a number of other stars are set to make an appearance on “Trixie Motel: Drag Me Home,” a new HGTV series that premieres on Max on June 1. Continue reading

2 Tampa-area Realtor organizations announce merger

Pinellas Realtor Organization / Central Pasco Realtor Organization approved their merger with Greater Tampa Realtors, forming a new group called Tampa Bay Realtors. Continue reading