Growing real estate portal Movoto inks exclusive GreatSchools deal

The deal will make Movoto the sole provider of some GreatSchools data. It also comes as portals compete to differentiate themselves. Continue reading

Anywhere’s revenue holds steady in Q1 amid ‘tough’ housing market

Generated revenue remained flat at $1.1 billion from the same period a year ago while the franchisor improved net losses by 27 percent year over year to a loss of $101 million, according to a Thursday earnings call. Continue reading

Sitzer | Burnett judge consolidates 2 nationwide commission suits

The Gibson and Umpa cases allege Berkshire Hathaway Energy, eXp, Redfin, Weichert, United Real Estate, Douglas Elliman, HomeSmart and others conspired against homesellers nationwide. Continue reading

Stop micromanaging your agents. It’s time to start leading them

Growing and scaling a team is one of leadership’s most challenging yet rewarding aspects. Side’s Manny Solis shares insights to consider when examining your own leadership style. Continue reading

10 essential brand-building tips for first-year real estate agents

When it comes to your personal brand, coach Darryl Davis writes, it’s a case of say what you mean, and mean what you say about service. Continue reading

Fed’s ‘higher for longer’ gambit may yet cool home price gains

Fannie Mae and MBA economists are now in agreement that mortgage rates will come down only gradually this year and next but that home price appreciation will slow. Continue reading

New San Francisco showroom offers private islands and yachts

Demand for some of the most exclusive luxuries remains, even as the city of San Francisco itself grapples with plunging home prices and an all-time high in office vacancies. Continue reading

California Association of Realtors CEO resigns after 2 years

Two years after taking the helm, California Association of Realtors CEO John Sebree has stepped down from his post. His resignation went into effect immediately, with C.A.R. subsidiary Real Estate Business Services (REBS) CEO Debra Ferrier taking over … Continue reading