New release Harvist offers another option for lead farming

The company specifically referenced a pending legal settlement that could lead to a number of changes in the way agents and brokerages make money, saying that the importance of communicating the profession’s value to consumers is paramount. Continue reading

Real Brokerage agrees to pay $9.25M to settle commission suits

The Real Brokerage agreed to change business operations as part of its proposed settlement agreement in Umpa v. NAR. Continue reading

6 spring cleaning tips for refreshing your rental properties

Routine cleaning and maintenance saves both time and money, RentRedi CEO Ryan Barone writes, can retain or increase property value and attracts qualified tenants. Continue reading

Blackstone ramps up activity with $10B multifamily acquisition

The acquisition of AIR Communities marks Blackstone’s largest in the multifamily sector and shows a bullishness in rental housing, as well as a mentality that the commercial market may be bottoming out. Continue reading

Possibility, probability and paradox after NAR’s settlement: DelPrete

Getting distracted by remote possibilities in the face of uncertainty keeps you from focusing on the facts, writes Mike DelPrete. Continue reading

Recruiting War ’24: Agents field new offers constantly, Intel finds

A slower market and a crowded brokerage landscape have shifted efforts from quantity to quality, new reporting and Intel survey results reveal. For agents, it’s now an unavoidable aspect of the job. Continue reading

From rooftop parties to hiding inside, how agents do the eclipse

States located along the eclipse’s path of totality are preparing for massive crowds. Here’s how agents from Dallas to Buffalo are embracing — or eschewing — the fun. Continue reading

Forget the NAR settlement. New development transactions still pay

As brokerages pivot to specialized training meant to empower buyer agents, new-home sales still provide plenty of opportunities for intrepid Realtors, development specialist Hana Cha writes. Continue reading