Author Archives: Lillian Dickerson

Compass names Lacey Conway executive vice president of M&A

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Conway joined Compass last spring when Latter & Blum was acquired by the brokerage and has served as a regional vice president since then. Now she will lead M&A strategy. Continue reading →

Real estate marketing 2.0 seeks to double down on attention economy

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New entrants, including Métier Maison and Luxboro, are deploying AI and other technology tools to enhance marketing content and videos amid a challenging time for the housing market. Continue reading →

Yes, another social media panel — because it’s important for business

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Angel Nicolas, Tiffany McQuaid and Jonathan Vega’s different approaches to the marketing tactic show that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to finding success through social media — aside from committing to it. Continue reading →

Top Florida real estate agents say collaboration is the key to success

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At Inman On Tour Miami on Tuesday, luxury agents from Palm Beach, Miami and 30A said their markets are expanding beyond second-home destinations and that collaboration drive success. Continue reading →

Zillow provides clarity on private listings rule — and when it rolls out

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Zillow will send warnings about non-compliant listings beginning May 28, but enforcement won’t start until June 30. Agents will receive two warnings before their third non-compliant listing is blocked, executives said. Continue reading →

Tracy Tutor claps back after reality TV remarks by Compass evangelist

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The “Million Dollar Listing LA” star took to Instagram to criticize Compass Chief Evangelist Leonard Steinberg’s recent critique regarding how women in real estate are depicted on reality TV shows. Continue reading →

Top producer Patrick Southern joins SERHANT. in Hudson County

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The Jersey City new development and brownstone expert was most recently affiliated with Coldwell Banker Realty. In the past year, he’s closed nearly $200 million in sales volume. Continue reading →

Christie’s Real Estate names Gavin Swartzman as next president

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Swartzman previously served for 11 years as CEO of Toronto-based Peerage Realty Partners. He is replacing former co-presidents Natalie Hamrick and Kevin Van Eck, Inman has learned exclusively. Continue reading →

Compass adds Unlock Upstate Team to expand in Hudson Valley

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The 14-agent team, which was previously affiliated with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices under a different team name, closed over $100 million in sales last year, and has closed more than $410 million since 2020. Continue reading →

The Agency’s Billy Rose goes Dutch with luxury auction strategy

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The Agency cofounder will cut the asking price of 235 Oceano Drive by $100,000 each consecutive Monday following the auction’s launch, until the property sells. The auction style dates back to Holland’s 17th-century tulip trade. Continue reading →