A brief history of the open house

Open houses, which have been evolving for 100 years, used to draw thousands of people and stretch on for days. Continue reading

Proptech funding shows no signs of slowing down

The U.S. real estate technology sector nabbed $1.9 billion in growth equity capital in 2019, according to a new study from GCA Advisors. Continue reading

iBuying can be huge, even if it remains a niche industry tool

Mike DelPrete found that iBuyers’ business model differs from traditional home flippers. He also suggested iBuyers can profit from staying in their lanes. Continue reading

Top Coldwell Banker franchisees merge in North Carolina

Coldwell Banker Advantage – the nation’s second-most productive Coldwell Banker franchisee in 2018 according to the Real Trends 500 – is merging with Coldwell Banker Triad, giving the combined brokerage a presence of more than 550 agents in 18 offices…. Continue reading

Do iBuyers make fair market offers?

To fulfill their strategies and build a viable business that makes money, iBuyers will need to operate walled gardens under their control. Continue reading

Keller Williams just had its ‘most impressive quarter’ ever

Keller Williams, according to its published third-quarter results, saw both transaction sides and sales volume increase year-over-year at a faster pace than the rest of the industry, according to the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading

Proptech developers launch free alternative online real estate school

Brothers Matt and Neil Walter of Arti have launched an online school for real estate agents that’s free and offers unique classes and ongoing programs. Continue reading

Are open houses too dangerous to justify?

Following a wave of headlines about open house-related crime, agents say safety issues are a growing concern in the real estate industry. Continue reading