Author Archives: Patrick Kearns

Sellers still rule — for 2 years — says Zillow

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The industry may not see a buyer’s market until at least 2020, according to the majority real estate economists surveyed by Zillow and Pulsenomics LLC. Continue reading →

Questions raised over Compass’ recruiting practices

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Multiple real estate brokerages have criticized the way Compass is expanding through acquisitions and poaching top talent. Continue reading →

Facebook slashes 5,000 targeted ad options after HUD complaint

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Facebook is making changes to company advertising policy in an effort to slash thousands of options that allow advertisers to target certain ethnicities and engage in discriminatory advertising. Continue reading →

Pacific Union’s acquisition announcement met with shock, tears and a cocktail party

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Even as cocktails were being poured, a source claimed there were tears in the Paragon Real Estate Group office from agents who felt blindsided by the news. Continue reading →

Lingering listing photos create conundrum for real estate agents

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Ask any real estate listing agent, and they’ll tell you how important photos are in helping sell a home, but what should happen to those photos after the deal is closed or the listing expires? Continue reading →

KW to launch virtual brokerages for expansion business owners

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At last week’s Keller Williams Mega Camp, a company retreat for select Keller Williams leaders, Keller Williams CEO and president John Davis announced the real estate franchisor would be launching virtual brokerages. Continue reading →

Compass launches no-interest loan program to serve agents

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Compass is re-investing some of the money it’s raised back into agents through a new, no-interest loan program aimed at providing its brokers with capital. Continue reading →