Mark Doherty joins Sarkis Team at Douglas Elliman as vice president

Doherty is a Massachusetts native with more than 25 years of industry experience. He said a meeting with team cofounders Manny and George Sarkis “reinvigorated” his enthusiasm for real estate. Continue reading

LISTEN: Real estate leaders pen song to help LA wildfire families 

Marc Davison, John Heithaus and David Charron — leaders in LA and elsewhere in real estate — wrote and produced “Santa Ana Fury” in a bid to solicit donations for the Realtors Relief Foundation. Continue reading

Howard Hanna adds 400 agents with Home Experts Realty merger

Since its founding in 2011, Home Experts Realty has built an ethical and diverse team of agents who are dedicated to providing exceptional service. The brokerage’s founders have ensured that their agents are well-trained to operate both independently a… Continue reading

Make a game plan now for ICNY, says Corcoran’s Pamela Liebman

In advance of her appearance at ICNY next week, Inman caught up with the chief executive to hear what’s next for the brokerage in 2025 and solicit her advice for first-time Connect attendees. Continue reading

Anticipate the preferences of high-end buyers (and win them over)

When you focus on the lifestyle, stay ahead of trends and create emotional connections, you’re not just selling homes, Coldwell Banker Warburg’s Kevelyn Guzman writes. You’re selling the dream. Continue reading

5 cringey social media turnoffs to avoid in real estate

Want to add value and connect with potential clients through your social media platforms? Rachael Hite offers must-dos and never-dos to help you build know, like and trust authority. Continue reading

7 powerful ChatGPT prompts that make doing business a no-brainer

Agents who lean into using AI to serve their clients at a higher level, Jimmy Burgess writes, will absolutely outperform the agents who don’t embrace this technology. Continue reading

How to be more intentional, aligned in your relationship-building

In the fast-paced, competitive world of real estate entrepreneurship, coach Melanie Klein writes, the relationships you nurture are just as critical as the systems you implement. Continue reading

Alexander brothers denied bond in federal sex-trafficking case

Despite offering exorbitant bail packages, the brothers failed to sway prosecutors that they should be granted bond. They will be detained until their trial. Continue reading

California governor warns off ‘predatory’ investors amid wildfires

California Governor Gavin Newsom is stepping in to protect homeowners affected by the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Lidia, Sunset, and Woodley wildfires from unsolicited land offers. Newsom issued Executive Order N-7-25, which prohibits speculators from mak… Continue reading