California fires: Residents and Realtors flee blaze

By Friday evening, the Woolsey fire had burned more than 35,000 acres. Much of the charred area lies in upscale communities such as Calabasas and Malibu, which are nestled against the Santa Monica mountains at the north end of Los Angeles County, in So… Continue reading

Las Vegas Realtors end syndication to Zillow, ListHub

The Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors (GLVAR) has decided to end syndication of its members’ listings to real estate portals Zillow and ListHub. Continue reading

The Real Word: Will Realtors be able to get a piece of NAR’s VC action?

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, they’ll talk through the National Association of Realtors’ “new revamp” of its venture capital arm Second Century Ventures. Continue reading

A ‘smart home’ refresh: The 411 on home automation trends

Home automation has caused a fundamental shift in how homes are sold, and it has become a deciding factor for many buyers. Here’s how real estate agents can make the most of the “smart home” they are listing. Continue reading

BoomTown buys lead qualification company Real Contact

BoomTown, a sales and marketing platform for the real estate industry, has bought a company that, it says, attacks a real pain point for real estate agents — following up with leads promptly. Continue reading