If departments of real estate across the country were serious about their mission to protect the public, they would align licensing education and certification with actual practice in the industry, broker Spencer Krull writes. Continue reading
Those who understand the requirements of today’s market and are willing to roll up their sleeves will reap the rewards, team leader Carl Medford writes. Continue reading
Debra Trappen’s series continues with inspiration for getting back in touch with the work that lights you up and renews your motivation. Continue reading
While purchase loan demand was still up 18 percent last week from a year ago, some of that demand may not translate into sales, with Redfin reporting an unusual bump in cancelled purchase contracts. Continue reading
Top-producing agent Costanza Genoese Zerbi is bringing her Southern California team, Costanza Genoese Zerbi & Associates, to eXp Realty, along with a bold goal: hitting $100 million in sales volume within a year, the firm announced Wednesday. Continue reading
Lifting of the asset cap could give the bank greater leeway to originate jumbo mortgages that exceed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s $806,500 conforming loan limit in most markets. Continue reading
With antitrust regulators declining to weigh in, $1.75 billion deal to marry a tech-focused mortgage lender to real estate brokerage could close by the end of the month. Continue reading
Commission advance companies are booming as a lifeline for real estate agents who can’t afford to wait for closing day. While these services offer financial assistance, they often come with costly strings attached. Continue reading
During a keynote address Tuesday, the CEO rallied the firm’s agents and staff against Compass naysayers, discussed short-term goals of seller choice and agent listing attribution, and unveiled the latest rendition of Compass AI. Continue reading
The federal law enforcement agency withdrew objections to a fourth proposed settlement between plaintiffs and MLS PIN Tuesday, but cautioned that the MLS was not immune to future legal action. Continue reading