Author Archives: Lillian Dickerson

Laura Monroe joins REALM as executive director for innovation

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The former Global Head of Community at Inman will drive innovation and brand strategy in her new role at REALM to help enrich the member experience. Continue reading →

Sound off on Clear Cooperation ahead of NAR committee meeting

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WAV Group is seeking feedback from agents on the fate of the policy in a new survey ahead of the National Association of Realtors’ Emerging Issues Advisory Board committee meeting Sept. 12-13. Continue reading →

Treasury finalizes new rules for luxury cash sales reporting

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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the new reporting rules will “close critical loopholes in the U.S. financial system” that had allowed criminals to launder money through all-cash residential real estate transactions. Continue reading →

Agent safety startup Tether RE wins 2024 NAR Pitch Battle

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Tether RE’s platform includes 24-hour safety monitoring, client verification, SOS alerts, proximity safety times and fall and crash alerts. Agent social MLS app Tuesday won Crowd Favorite. Continue reading →

DC-area title companies settle agent steering scheme with AG

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DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb found that four title companies gave financial and other perks to real estate agents in return for homebuyer referrals. The companies have agreed to pay $3 million. Continue reading →

Industry vet Nick Bailey joins T3 Sixty as chief real estate officer

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The announcement comes about six months after Bailey was replaced as RE/MAX president by Amy Lessinger. At T3 Sixty, he will focus on business development, consulting and representing the firm at industry events. Continue reading →

Official’s co-founder split: Alleged threats and a scramble to rebrand

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As Nicole Oge, Richard Jordan and Andrew Wachtfogel sought to start fresh, Oren and Tal Alexander allegedly threatened legal action if they were to be voted out of the firm, The Real Deal reported. The Alexanders deny the allegation. Continue reading →

Top NYC agent Amy Herman, team move to Brown Harris Stevens

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Herman was one of the first agents to follow Ryan Serhant to his eponymous firm from Nest Seekers International, where she had been a member of his team for more than 5 years. Continue reading →

SERHANT.’s ‘Owning Manhattan’ renewed for Season 2 on Netflix

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The first season of the hit reality series featuring agents from Ryan Serhant’s brokerage dropped on Netflix two months ago. A release date for the second season was not immediately made public. Continue reading →

Corcoran Icon Properties expands into Palo Alto

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The Corcoran Group franchise now has 24 physical offices with the launch of its latest in Palo Alto. The office is led by Managing Broker Benyam Mulugeta and Sales Manager and Partner Susan LaRagione. Continue reading →