Montana agent jailed for using real estate license to access land and poach trophy mule deer

Hyatt Voy has been sentenced for killing the deer during an unauthorized visit to the ranch property of a listing lead. Continue reading

Compass International Holdings appoints Tanya Reu-Narvaez as Chief People Officer

Tanya Reu-Narvaez will lead CIH’s People Enablement Team, which focuses on recruitment, retention, professional development and culture. Continue reading

Century 21 CEO: ‘I think you’re going to see more consolidation’

Mike Miedler spoke to Inman about the state of the industry and offered three tips for agents facing a tough market. Continue reading

The Real-REMAX deal: Pros, cons and what it means for agents

Alloy Advisors’ Amit Kulkarni crunches the numbers on Real’s acquisition of REMAX and outlines the ways they don’t make sense. Continue reading

A second MLS just announced plans to expand nationwide

Realtracs, the MLS serving the Nashville area, became the second MLS in a week to announce that it was expanding beyond its home region. Continue reading

Luxury listings need multilingual distribution, not just MLS exposure

Optimize your listing for international buyers by making sure the property is packaged and distributed in the languages and channels buyers actually use, Marie Wang and Kevin Mo write. Continue reading

Agents are making the same mistake with AI that they made with social media

Just like with social media, REDX’s Curtis Fenn writes, the agents who use artificial intelligence platforms with intention and a plan will flourish in the years ahead. Continue reading

How agent-investors turn rent collection into tenant retention

Rent collection is about more than ongoing operations. When it’s done correctly, it helps you keep your best tenants. Continue reading

Compass economist on this year’s housing market: ‘Overall it’s been a little disappointing’

Don’t hold your breath for a “Goldilocks effect.” These key metrics show the real estate market continues to sputter. Continue reading