Author Archives: Patrick Kearns

Don’t wait for real estate standards to innovate

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What should innovators in the MLS, brokerage, vendor and mortgage space do when they start moving beyond standards set by organizations like RESO and MISMO? Continue reading →

Indie brokerages see opportunity in era of disruption

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Thanks to their uniquely personalized identities in local markets and the advent of affordable new tech tools like Amazon’s Echo devices, independent real estate brokerages are well-positioned to compete against larger national real estate chains. Continue reading →

BHGRE teams with Homespotter to offer free social media tool

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Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate is partnering with digital real estate marketing company Homespotter to launch a free branded social media marketing tool for BHGRE agents. Continue reading →

Corcoran CEO: Online portals are ‘biggest competition’ going forward

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Pamela Liebman is a rarity in the real estate industry. She’s been with Corcoran her entire career, since 1984, serving as president and CEO for 18 years. She spoke with Inman in a wide-ranging conversation about the recent decision to franchise, as we… Continue reading →

Will deal to end shutdown kick-start real estate sales?

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Congressional leaders and President Donald Trump reached a deal on a continuing resolution Friday that will fund the government for three weeks. The deal ensures all government employees will receive their paychecks next week, including backpay missed … Continue reading →

Home appreciation slows, but prices remain out of reach

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A pair of reports from Zillow and Redfin paint a picture of slowing price growth, but homes remain unaffordable to the middle class in many major metros. Continue reading →