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Side CEO urges agents to reject negativity, lean into community

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Guy Gal spoke out last week about the challenges of 2023 and the way agents can avoid falling prey to negativity even during tough times. Continue reading →

Redfin expands commission-based model in Southern California

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Redfin’s new commission-based model, Redfin Next, is now available to agents in San Diego and Orange County. Agents will keep their W-2 status and benefits while getting commission splits of up to 75 percent. Continue reading →

Robert Reffkin: What we have now is a ‘connection issue’

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The CEO stressed to agents during a keynote address at Compass RETREAT on Tuesday that getting back to basics and forging sincere connections with clients would be the key to surviving and thriving in the current market. Continue reading →

What to expect at Compass’ annual RETREAT in San Diego this week

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Throughout the week, RETREAT attendees will learn how to develop new business tactics, wield technology more efficiently and stay afloat as guidance around commissions changes in 2024. Continue reading →

New SDAR CEO taking embezzlement suit ‘seriously’

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Cory Shepard took the reins at the San Diego Association of Realtors last week after now-former CEO Michael Mercurio was accused of stealing over $1M in association funds, the complaint reads. Four former executives filed the case against SDAR last week. Continue reading →

San Diego Realtors sack CEO after $1M embezzlement lawsuit

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The suit accuses now ex-CEO Mike Mercurio of using association credit cards for personal purchases, inflating his vacation time and selling items that the association paid for on eBay. Continue reading →

Zillow rolls out AI-powered ‘super listing’ tool

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Listing Showcase is part of Zillow’s new ShowingTime+ brand and is currently available to a select group of agents that partner with the portal giant, according to the company. Continue reading →

Side restructures, wants staffers based in the markets they serve

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The company, which supports real estate professionals who want their own brand, plans to have its staff members work in the markets where its partners are based. Continue reading →

San Diego Homes & Estates pivots into 200-agent mega-team at eXp

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Founded in 2004 and averaging $1.5 billion in sales, the former Windermere Homes & Estates franchisee is hanging a shingle with eXp Realty, broker-owner Rich Johnson announced on Monday. Continue reading →

Inventory struggle is real, leaders declare in exclusive Inman survey

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Leaders and agents who took Inman’s first Intel leadership survey said inventory is among their biggest challenges right now — but growing in 2023 isn’t out of the question. Continue reading →