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Former Engel & Völkers CXO Peter Ianos joins The Agency

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Ianos has been in the industry for more than two decades, and spent about 12 years at Engel & Völkers, where he served in a variety of leadership roles. Continue reading →

The Agency launches Aclara Lending mortgage brokerage

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The national brokerage is making its start in Southern California and has been created through a partnership with mortgage service provider Barrett Financial Group, The Agency has informed Inman. Continue reading →

Redfin faces a steep battle as it claws its way toward profitability

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Analysts said Redfin isn’t facing an existential moment but nonetheless experienced a uniquely rough period over the past year. These are the 5 biggest challenges Redfin will face in 2023. Continue reading →

Why company culture makes or breaks a brokerage acquisition

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Inman events are the best way to connect, learn and grow. Don’t miss the next one, August 3-5 at Inman Connect Las Vegas! Get your ticket now for the best price. The top factor that those seeking to acquire brokerages should consider is culture, accord… Continue reading →

Keller Williams Pres. Marc King has a plan for unproductive agents

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Keller Williams President Marc King says the company has a to-be-announced plan to help the 80 percent of agents who are underproducing level up — playing to the company’s belief that the agent is always No. 1. Continue reading →

Stewart shifts eye for acquisitions back to title insurance

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After growing its ancillary services business through acquisitions, the nation’s fourth-biggest title insurer is now looking to plug geographic holes. Continue reading →

2022 will be pivotal for Offerpad as it competes for the iBuyer crown

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With the implosion of Zillow Offers in October, all eyes will be on Opendoor and Offerpad as they duke it out for iBuyer marketshare in 2022. Here are the biggest challenges Offerpad faces next year. Continue reading →

Are 0% commissions looming on the horizon?

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Industry veteran Bernice Ross argues that a business model in which a brokerage makes the majority of its profits from ancillary services like mortgage and title is not sustainable in the long run. Continue reading →

5 big challenges for REX Real Estate in 2021

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The well-connected discount brokerage is trying to raise more funding and grow its business as it takes on industry behemoths NAR and Zillow. Continue reading →