A ‘herky jerky’ start to the spring buyer season isn’t deterring agents

Economic anxiety and rising mortgage rates curbed hopes of a robust spring, but economists tell Inman a strong new-home market offers a sliver of hope that the coming months will be better. Continue reading

Compass to debut physical, in-office book of private listings

The Compass Private Exclusive Book will be available for any agent to view in a Compass office. The book project comes as Compass increasingly makes private listings a core part of its strategy. Continue reading

5 reasons marketing your listings to other agents still wins deals

A structured approach to outreach is your best friend when it comes to getting your next listing in front of the most active buyer agents in your market, trainer Bernice Ross writes. Continue reading

3 secrets to building an unstoppable team culture

If you don’t define your real estate team’s culture, it will define itself, author and team leader Erin Krueger writes. And that’s a risk you can’t afford to take. Continue reading

Zillow cares more about consumers than Realtors do

While we’ve been distracted by policy fights, lawsuits and finger-pointing, Zillow has been executing a master plan to become the dominant force for all real estate needs, coach Darryl Davis writes. Continue reading

Ready to start a team? How to create a team launch timeline

Go from launchpad to leadership with this seamless strategy to start a winning team in 60 days or less, courtesy of coach Verl Workman. Continue reading

Shrinking economy bolsters the case for a June Fed rate cut

Advance GDP reading suggests the economy shrank by 0.3 percent during Q1, as a rush by businesses to import goods before tariffs took hold and government spending cuts dented growth. Continue reading

UWM expands its Rocket rivalry into mortgage loan servicing

Long-term agreement with ICE Mortgage Technology will help nation’s largest mortgage lender bring $242 billion loan servicing portfolio in-house to boost repeat business and referrals. Continue reading

Nest Seekers International launches art division

With Collections, Nest Seekers will provide a bridge for clients seeking acquisition and management services for art and other collectibles, whether for decorative, investment or collections purposes. Continue reading

Dwell Residential joins Engel & Völkers in Park Slope

The new office of the previously indie firm marks license partner Donald Brennan’s third Engel & Völkers shop in the Brooklyn and North Fork areas. Dwell co-owner Luis Martinez will serve as an associate broker. Continue reading