Author Archives: Patrick Kearns

Why Century 21 isn’t building an ‘end-to-end’ platform

By Patrick Kearns | March 16, 2021 - 3:56 pm |March 16, 2021 Uncategorized

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At Inman Connect Now on Tuesday, Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler discussed his company’s focus on an open architecture platform. Continue reading →

Offerpad brings iBuyer, listing solutions to Denver and Nashville

By Patrick Kearns | March 15, 2021 - 4:04 pm |March 15, 2021 Uncategorized

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With the expansion the real estate services company is bringing its offering to nearly 300 new ZIP codes. Continue reading →

Compass launches new listing presentation tools

By Patrick Kearns | March 11, 2021 - 4:17 pm |March 11, 2021 Uncategorized

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The company’s S-1 filing emphasized its agent-facing tools as it prepares to go public. Continue reading →

EXp’s earnings confirm the most profitable year in company history

By Patrick Kearns | March 11, 2021 - 2:49 pm |March 11, 2021 Uncategorized

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The parent company of the virtual cloud brokerage eXp Realty posted a net income of more than $31 million in 2020, according to earnings issued on Thursday. Continue reading →

What does the $1.9T stimulus bill mean for real estate?

By Patrick Kearns | March 10, 2021 - 9:03 pm |March 10, 2021 Uncategorized

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More direct checks, rental assistance and expanded unemployment are all included in the massive $1.9 trillion relief package. Continue reading →

HomeSmart acquires PalmerHouse Properties in massive expansion

By Patrick Kearns | March 10, 2021 - 5:00 pm |March 10, 2021 Uncategorized

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The deal adds another 2,000 agents and six states to the company’s own-side brokerage business. Continue reading →

REX takes aim at Zillow with new lawsuit

By Patrick Kearns | March 9, 2021 - 6:33 pm |March 9, 2021 Uncategorized

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REX alleges Zillow’s shift to IDX feed is “driving consumers away from REX.” Continue reading →

Realogy’s learning platform goes mobile

By Patrick Kearns | March 8, 2021 - 8:54 pm |March 8, 2021 Uncategorized

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The company built branded apps for each of its properties to be seamlessly integrated with Realogy’s revamped agent education platform, so agents can access all of the learning platform’s features on the go. Continue reading →

Stunning jobs report shows unemployment dropped in May

By Patrick Kearns | June 5, 2020 - 1:45 pm |June 5, 2020 Uncategorized

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The expectation among forecasters was unemployment could climb as high as 20 percent, but data released Friday showed it actually dropped to 13.3 percent. Continue reading →

Coldwell Banker CEO on the future of offices: ‘less rent, more happy hours’

By Patrick Kearns | June 4, 2020 - 8:01 pm |June 4, 2020 Uncategorized

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The company has been re-examining the best use and layout of its more than 700 offices to maximize effectiveness and allocate savings. Continue reading →