How to be an ethical agent in an age of rampant housing discrimination

In the wake of the “Newsday” findings, Realtor leadership has shown that change won’t come from the top down. It’s up to individuals to make change. Here are some simple steps to help you break through the barriers that exist in all markets. Continue reading

5 college courses that can help you be a better agent

Taking these classes as a precursor to your real estate license preparation or as a form of continuing education can significantly aid you in becoming a superior agent. Continue reading

Will millennials rent forever? Study shows they believe so

A new Apartment List study provides the first hard evidence that large numbers of millennials who would like to become homeowners are so frustrated with soaring home prices and meager supplies that they have changed their minds, at least for now. Continue reading

Keller Williams chief product officer out amid tech rollout

Chief Product Officer Neil Dholakia and Vice President of Product Miguel Bracchini both quietly departed over a one-month span after Keller Williams initially denied both were leaving Continue reading

HomeSmart acquires 650-agent indie brokerage TriStar Realty

HomeSmart International, which also owns a franchise division, vowed on Wednesday to double its agent count over the next three years. Continue reading

Follow the money at Inman Connect New York

Venture capitalists, business journalists and founders of some of the most explosive, interesting startups join the speaker lineup for ICNY. Continue reading

MRED debuts Google- and Amazon-enabled voice assistant

The new tool is the result of a partnership between the MLS and Voiceter Pro. It should let agents check the status of their listings and do other tasks entirely with voice commands. Continue reading

To Do: See the Doctor When You’re Healthy

(Editor’s note: This story is part of a series for The John A. Hartford Foundation.) No one wants to opt into extra time at the doctor. But staying up-to-date on recommended screenings and tests is shown to keep more people healthy and independent. And… Continue reading