Real estate guru who defrauded investors to bankroll slasher flick and fleet of Ferraris found guilty

Following three days of deliberation, Koerber, who at one time held $7,000 real estate seminars, was found guilty on 15 counts of fraud. Continue reading

Real estate photographer sues Zillow for copyright infringement

A California photographer of high-end properties says his contract with agents is ‘not transferrable and prohibits third party use without permission.’ Zillow says his claims are without merit. Continue reading

Preview: exclusive video interview with NYC brokerage leaders

Bess Freedman, co-president of Brown Harris Stevens; Clelia Peters, president of Warburg Realty and co-founder of MetaProp; and Steven James, CEO of Douglas Elliman New York will be interviewed by RealScout CEO Andrew Flachner about their new joint-eff… Continue reading

The Real Word: What does the ‘PayPal Mafia’ mean for agents?

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, they’ll discuss the ‘PayPal Mafia,’ a supergroup of investors who are setting the tech tone in real estate, and what it means for agents. … Continue reading

MailChimp launches direct mail beta, admits print’s not dead

Mailchimp is in beta with a direct mailing feature. Using the company’s similar email template builder UI, Mailchimp users can upload logos, custom imagery and messaging and easily control their budgets. Continue reading