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Proper Rate taps mortgage veteran Chris Knapp as new president

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Before executive roles at CrossCountry Mortgage, Draper and Kramer, and Wintrust, Knapp spent more than a decade as a loan originator and executive at Guaranteed Rate. Continue reading →

From rooftop parties to hiding inside, how agents do the eclipse

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States located along the eclipse’s path of totality are preparing for massive crowds. Here’s how agents from Dallas to Buffalo are embracing — or eschewing — the fun. Continue reading →

Illinois’ 3rd commission suit names @properties, champions buyers

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A Chicago homeowner is the latest to allege NAR policies amounted to a conspiracy to keep commissions high for buyers; @properties vows to “vigorously defend” against the new lawsuit. Continue reading →

How a construction niche produced 1 of the top luxury agents in the US

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The former No. 1 Engel & Völkers Americas agent tells Inman how real estate professionals can build top businesses by targeting a niche. Continue reading →

Compass picks up 2 top agents in Chicago from @properties

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Anne Hodge and Debra Dobbs are joining Compass in the Windy City. The agents together bring more than 60 years of experience in Chicago real estate, according to the company. Continue reading →

Thad Wong plans to grab more market share during downturn

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“The part that I can’t control is the market, but I can control my market share,” @properties CEO Thad Wong said at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Tuesday. Continue reading →

Christie’s president: ‘Luxury isn’t a price point — it’s a level of service’

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Despite instability, the priciest and most unique properties are still moving, Christie’s Co-CEO Thad Wong and President Chris Lim told Inman during the brokerage’s annual conference. Continue reading →

Nest Realty buys back company shares from @properties

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Three years after entering into an agreement with @properties, Nest Realty’s partners have regained ownership of the brokerage, which is now fully independent, Inman reports exclusively. Continue reading →

Christie’s affiliate owners: In a downturn, spend money (prudently)

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The two-day Christie’s International Real Estate conference in the Cayman Islands drew broker-owners — including Aaron Kirman in his debut at the event — from four continents and around two dozen U.S. states. Continue reading →

Compass explores possibility of franchising, company says

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CEO Robert Reffkin floated the idea of a franchise brand during an earnings call Tuesday, describing it as a “more profitable” method of growing the business. Continue reading →