Seattle broker Sam DeBord gives his take (and more) on the stories that are driving real estate headlines. This week: big money’s influence on real estate, data manipulation and OJO Labs’ acquisition of WolfNet Technology. Continue reading
Zillow benefits from practically unbeatable network effects in the consumer space. Both of these moves ignore basic strategic principles of playing to your strengths and picking battles you can win. Continue reading
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin in an interview with Inman expressed regret about the public tone his company had recently adopted. Continue reading
Longtime veteran Amy Bohutinsky will step away from her role as the company’s chief operating officer to join the Board of Directors. Continue reading
Compass welcomed Jonathan Keith’s TeamJK to the fold after the the team opted to leave Coldwell Banker for better technology, according to a Tuesday press release. Continue reading
After getting out of prison on parole, former Montreal mayor tried to get courts to reinstate his real estate license before ultimately giving up the fight. Continue reading
A photo recap of Wednesday morning’s stimulating, inspiring and motivating sessions. From Compass’ Robert Reffkin to The Agency’s Mauricio Umansky, Valerie Alexander’s uplifting presentation on happiness, to a spirited discussion on how to sort through… Continue reading
One day after launching Canadian home listings on its signature property search website, Zillow is adding yet another source of those homes for sale. Continue reading
On Wednesday, executives from Compass, The Agency, Keller Williams, and Climb Real Estate discussed how agents can cut through the noise. Continue reading
Some renters are being held back by “persistent home-buying myths,” according to the latest Insights Report from Bank of America, but other would-be buyers are getting the ducks in a row and considering when, where and even with whom to buy. Continue reading