Sotheby’s taps former Compass executive to lead sales operations

Former Compass regional president Kamini Rangappan Lane has joined Sotheby’s International Realty, according to an announcement on Monday. Lane will lead the brokerage’s sales strategy. Continue reading

Don’t hire a financial adviser without reading this first

Here’s what real estate agents should know about finding a financial adviser and creating a plan that will bolster your pockets and peace of mind. Continue reading

Where is Anywhere headed? Toe-to-toe with Zillow

A week after announcing Realogy’s rebrand as Anywhere, CEO Ryan Schneider shared his plan for beating Zillow at direct-to-consumer business on Thursday at Inman Connect Now. Continue reading

Team of rivals: Zillow and Redfin partner to syndicate 3D Home tours

Listing agents using Zillow 3D Home tours no longer have to manually add their tours to Redfin. This is the second partnership between the real estate search portal rivals since 2019. Continue reading

Pacaso responds to backlash with first-ever economic impact report

Almost a year after streamlining its buy box to avoid median-priced homes, co-ownership platform Pacaso claims it has had a net positive impact on the destinations it operates in. Continue reading

Buyers now snapping up homes in 15 days despite latest wave of rate hikes

Rising mortgage rates, booming home prices and scant inventory are pushing homebuyers to quicken their plans, according to Redfin’s latest market report. Continue reading

‘I’m with Anywhere’: Agents await direction on where Realogy is going

Realogy rebranded as Anywhere on Thursday, surprising agents, industry leaders and branding experts, who were mostly upbeat about what the new name means for the company’s trajectory. Continue reading

As hate crimes rose, 70% of Asian buyers moved to safer areas in 2020

Discrimination, mortgage readiness and affordability continue to be significant hurdles for Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, according to new report released Wednesday. Continue reading

RealScout scores first place at Realogy innovation summit

After launching its largest-ever Buyer Graph in New Jersey two months ago, the California-based real estate startup reaped another hefty harvest in the Garden State with its Realogy FWD Innovation Summit victory on Wednesday night. Continue reading

Power buyer Homeward floats into Florida with Miami, Tampa launch

Texas-based power buyer Homeward launched in Florida on Tuesday. Buyers will be able to request cash offers and use the platform’s mortgage and title services. Continue reading