Alabama Association of Realtors to NAR: Make membership optional

“It is time to allow members the ability to choose where they allocate their membership and dues dollars between the local, state and national levels,” Alabama Realtors wrote to NAR on Tuesday. Continue reading

Place acquires all-inclusive platform Livian

The two real estate platforms have been growing on the same trajectory at Keller Williams for more than a decade, their founders said, and during this challenging period in the industry, it made sense to combine forces. Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Mark Nottingham, @properties

Find out how this Indiana broker-owner got his start, what he believes is coming next and why partnering with @properties three years ago “was one of the best business decisions” he and his team ever made. Continue reading

EXp picks up 200-agent Hudson Valley indie brokerage

As part of eXp, Grand Lux Realty will operate out of White Plains, New York. Founder Michael Levy touted eXp’s technology as one of the brokerage’s selling points. Continue reading

Tough love time? Here are 5 strategies for better agent results

Loyalty bonds between agents and brokerages are fragile. How hard can you push without breaking? Wallace Real Estate’s Claudia Stallings has tough love tips for agents in today’s market. Continue reading

Compass nabs high-profile NYC agent from Official

Jared Schwadron operates in New York City, the Hamptons and Miami and is the latest get for Compass as it competes to build a roster of top agents in lean times. Continue reading

Compass sees growth spurt in Arizona with addition of North & Co

The addition brings upwards of 200 agents to Compass’ ranks and gives the brokerage a strong position in the state’s luxury market. Compass will also launch new offices in Chandler and Flagstaff in 2025. Continue reading

Katie Kossev: ‘Mass confusion’ common in the wake of NAR’s rules

The managing broker of Texas at Side said that luxury buyers in particular seem to understand the value of compensating their real estate agents. Continue reading

EXp Realty to host AI-powered Hackathon in Miami Beach

The brokerage is set to host its inaugural Hackathon on Oct. 26. In addition to prizes, participants will have the chance to network with industry leaders. Continue reading

Existing-home sales continue to slide as buyers bide their time: NAR

Existing-home sales fell 4.2 percent year over year to a seasonally adjusted rate of 3.86 million in August as buyers awaited the Fed’s decision to cut rates, according to National Association of Realtors data Continue reading