Zillow revenue rises in Q4 as Barton touts portal’s ‘household name’

Despite a slower market, Zillow saw revenue from its residential, rental and mortgage business rise in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to an earnings call Tuesday. Continue reading

Top Bay Area team boomerangs back to Compass from Side

Mollie Poe and Declan Hickey were founding members of Compass San Francisco before leaving in 2020. Now, they’re bringing four additional team members back to Compass with them. Continue reading

Anywhere Real Estate appoints new chief technology officer

Former Capital One executive Rudy Wolfs is Anywhere’s new chief technology officer. As CTO, Wolfs will lead the franchisor’s tech and product strategy, which includes recruiting more tech talent and streamlining the company’s suite of products for brok… Continue reading

Loans for commercial and multifamily buildings fell 25% in Q4

Loans for office buildings specifically dropped 68 percent year over year and 32 percent quarter over quarter.  Continue reading

How to justify your commission with a Buyer Bill of Rights

As the real estate landscape changes, thanks to recent commission-related lawsuits, pressure is being levied on buyer agents to demonstrate their value to potential clients.  Continue reading

Is your business on life support? Check the health of your database

Frustrated with a lack of leads or a lack of conversions? Troy Palmquist offers insights and tools to help you give your CRM a checkup. Continue reading

ERA president offers 5 tips for brand new real estate agents

ERA’s Alex Vidal offers words of wisdom and advice for real estate agents launching their careers in the uncertain 2024 market. Continue reading

Stop selling simply bricks and mortar. You’re selling a lifestyle

Each sale is less about the physical property and more about selling a vision, Adria Lawrence writes. It’s about painting a picture where work-life balance, leisure and personal growth coexist. Continue reading

6 steps to driving growth through corporate social responsibility

When you get clear on your mission and your brand’s culture, The Agency’s Rainy Hake Austin writes, you can create positive and sustainable initiatives as you forge community partnerships. Continue reading