Author Archives: Andrea V. Brambila

How indie brokers balance flexibility with fear of change

By Andrea V. Brambila | October 28, 2021 - 7:22 pm |October 28, 2021 Uncategorized

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Independent brokers Stacie Staub and Elmer Morales talk about hiring slow and firing fast and the importance of sticking with a business model. Continue reading →

M. Ryan Gorman: Agents, be ready for an ‘endurance race’

By Andrea V. Brambila | October 27, 2021 - 10:27 pm |October 27, 2021 Uncategorized

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The Coldwell Banker CEO told the Inman Connect crowd that external lead sources like Zillow change, but organic lead growth puts agents in control. Continue reading →

Ryan Serhant: Build a brand that works for you while you sleep

By Andrea V. Brambila | October 27, 2021 - 6:29 pm |October 27, 2021 Uncategorized

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Broker and CEO Ryan Serhant emphasized the importance of being deliberate with time — both personal and at work — during an Inman Connect Las Vegas session on Wednesday. Continue reading →

To master recruiting, Kris Lindahl says educate — and collect data

By Andrea V. Brambila | October 27, 2021 - 3:19 pm |October 27, 2021 Uncategorized

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Team-owned brokerage CEO Kris Lindahl spoke about his brokerage’s scholarship program at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Tuesday. Continue reading →

Why tough conversations with buyers can’t wait

By Andrea V. Brambila | October 26, 2021 - 9:06 pm |October 26, 2021 Uncategorized

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With chronic inventory shortages and rising home prices in markets around the country, having tough conversations with homebuyers is both inevitable and necessary, so don’t delay them, panelists at Inman Connect Las Vegas advised on Tuesday. Continue reading →

Consumer watchdog: The real estate industry regulates itself

By Andrea V. Brambila | October 21, 2021 - 10:04 pm |October 21, 2021 Uncategorized

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A report from the Consumer Federation of America found that the vast majority of seats on state real estate commissions are held by industry members, and not one is held by a consumer or housing advocate. Continue reading →

DOJ to NAR: Increased competition could save consumers billions

By Andrea V. Brambila | October 19, 2021 - 5:16 pm |October 19, 2021 Uncategorized

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In court filings, regulator says rules “restrict how real estate agents can market properties, dictate how real estate commissions are set, and impede commission negotiations.” Continue reading →

4 multiple listing services unite to acquire Remine, replace CEO

By Andrea V. Brambila | October 16, 2021 - 11:00 am |October 16, 2021 Uncategorized

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Austin Board of Realtors, First MLS, Heartland MLS and Miami Realtors have formed a joint venture to buy the real estate tech firm and position it for future investments. Continue reading →

Buyer commissions in — lockboxes out — when NAR votes next month

By Andrea V. Brambila | October 15, 2021 - 4:03 pm |October 15, 2021 Uncategorized

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The trade group will weigh whether to require multiple listing services to allow agents and brokers to display buyer agent compensation, but it won’t consider change to lockbox policy. Continue reading →

CoreLogic rebrands Matrix, Realist and Trestle products

By Andrea V. Brambila | October 14, 2021 - 1:14 pm |October 14, 2021 Uncategorized

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Meet the CoreLogic Listing Management Platform, Property Insights Platform and Property Data Marketplace. Continue reading →