Mindfulness is the new secret weapon for real estate pros

Real estate professionals who embrace mindfulness now, Aaron Hendon writes, can gain an edge over their competition by staying calm under pressure, making better decisions and connecting more deeply with clients. Continue reading

5 steps to crafting a winning buyer presentation

Better communication and better expectation-setting: that’s what a well-developed buyer presentation can create for you and your clients, broker Joseph Santini writes. Continue reading

NAR rival AREA launches petition to end Clear Cooperation Policy

The American Real Estate Association’s call to end NAR’s pocket rule has drawn more than 2,000 signatures since Friday, according to group co-founder Jason Haber, a Compass agent. Continue reading

Agently hired by JPAR to support brokerage growth

Agently’s solution is business-growth minded, offering an array of features meant to support sales tactics, expertise development and long-term production layered over its brokerage partners’ established workflows. Continue reading

Side debuts profit-sharing program, lays off staff members

The PartnerUp Revenue Share program will give agents a cut of Side’s profit if they refer and mentor other agents. The program was one of several announcements the company made Monday. Continue reading

Real estate vets launch Realty of America virtual brokerage

Led by CEO Eddie Garcia, the national firm born out of Realty of Chicago already has over 2,000 agents who represent more than $5 billion in sales volume. Its founders also have big plans for expansion and, eventually, an IPO. Continue reading

Court denies Move’s preliminary injunction in suit against CoStar

California District Judge George H. Wu declined Move’s preliminary injunction request against CoStar on Monday, stating the portal failed to prove the risk of “imminent, irreparable harm.” Continue reading

Title company thwarts scammers who used AI in fraudulent land sale

Apparent scammers attempted to use a video generated using artificial intelligence to carry out the sale of a plot of land before the fraud was uncovered at the closing. Continue reading

Mid-Century LA home restored by Jordan Bakva hits market

The property, represented by Safir Shamsi of Rodeo Realty, is located in the sought-after Bel Air Knolls neighborhood at 16632 Park Lane Circle, offering convenient access to both the Westside and the Valley. The 3,488-square-foot residence features 5 … Continue reading

Murdoch’s REA Group makes another bid for UK’s Rightmove

Sydney-based News Corp subsidiary REA Group has made a third bid for UK portal Rightmove. The company offered $8.1 billion for Rightmove on Monday — a 10 percent increase from its first offer. Continue reading