Americans still want to relocate — even as pandemic fears dwindle

The number of Redfin.com users who searched for a property outside of where they currently live rose to 31.1 percent during the second quarter, up from 27.6 percent the year before. Continue reading

Zillow, NAR formed ‘group boycott’ to enforce commission rule: REX

On Monday, REX alleged that the National Association of Realtors and Zillow use NAR’s segregation rule to hinder competitors who don’t comply with NAR’s commission rule. Continue reading

Tennessee mansion comes with a hidden ‘Game of Thrones’ theater

“Top notch sound-proofing, theater system and Game of Thrones design will make you feel like you just stepped into Universal Studios,” reads the listing description. Continue reading

RentSpree scores $8M in new funding

The company plans to use the funds to expand and improve its tech platform, which handles things such as rental applications and tenant screenings. Continue reading

Agent/broker perspective: Short-term rental services — friend or foe?

Each month Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic. This time: An agent wants to know if the short-term rental trend is worth her time, energy and focus. What advice should her broker g… Continue reading

Agents can take charge of their social media using these tools, tips

During a recent Connect Now workshop, a top social media expert said one of the biggest mistakes agents make is being hands-off with their social media pages. Continue reading

How to give your clients the best advice and information

As an agent, your clients rely on you for reliable, accurate information. Here are some things to consider before you act on or pass along something you’ve heard or read. Continue reading

Leading indie brokerage in Massachusetts joins Compass

The Randall Family of Companies, which includes four residential and commercial real estate brokerages, has moved to Compass. The company has 35 offices throughout New England. Continue reading