Redfin Direct expands to biggest market yet: California

As of Tuesday, Redfin Direct is now available in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, Santa Barbara, the Inland Empire and most of Redfin’s other California markets. Continue reading

As California rolls out short-term rental regulations, investors look elsewhere

“I’ve seen some investors change their plans because of these new regulations,” David Lukan, a Compass agent in Los Angeles, told Inman. Continue reading

Agentology rebrands as ‘Verse,’ branches out beyond real estate

The company will now field and vet leads for companies in sectors such as education and insurance, as well as real estate. Continue reading

Here’s how to get your listings in the news

Real estate publicity expert Audie Chamberlain advised agents to focus on their sold properties and identify a compelling story they can tell. Continue reading

Here’s how to get your listings in the news

Real estate publicity expert Audie Chamberlain advised agents to focus on their sold properties and identify a compelling story they can tell. Continue reading

The Essential Guide to real estate teams

Before he became an agent, Kenny Klaus spent a decade driving for FedEx. In the early days, he worked as a “swing driver,” which meant driving all over the place covering the set routes of other people. Eventually, however, Klaus got his ro… Continue reading

Luxury California brokerage Willis Allen launches new tech platform

The platform, dubbed WAREhouse, is designed to increase the productivity of the independent brokerage’s more than 150 agents. Continue reading

Bidding wars pick up in San Francisco amid tech IPOs

A new report from Redfin suggests a host of new IPOs is having a significant impact on the already expensive local housing market. Continue reading

Good news for CA brokerages as indie contractor bill advances

California lawmakers advanced a proposed law this week that has the potential to upend entire industries that rely on independent contractors. But now, the law has a key tweak: real estate professionals will now be exempt. Continue reading