How one of California’s largest brokerages hit 90% retention without chasing headcount

“We don’t build rosters. We build careers”: FirstTeam’s Michele Harrington and Lauren Henss break down how discipline, service and authenticity fuel their growth in a hype-heavy industry. Continue reading

This simple recruiting framework boosts your brokerage’s visibility

Recruiting expert Brett Jennings explains why brokerages that organize their value into a clear growth framework stand out in a crowded recruiting landscape. Continue reading

Compass set to close Anywhere merger Friday after shareholders approve deal

Compass also plans to offer up to $862.5 million in convertible senior notes in a private offering after 99 percent of Compass and 72 percent of Anywhere shares were cast in favor of merger. Continue reading

Here’s the fastest way to reach new real estate clients without breaking fair housing laws

Target marketing accelerates client acquisition, but only when personas are legally compliant, fair housing expert Dr. Lee Davenport writes. Continue reading

Actions that matter: Why being ‘all in’ still wins in an AI-driven industry

Success doesn’t come from automation, CEO and coach Lori Muller writes. It’s earned through every action, every relationship and every moment of authenticity. Continue reading

Homebuyer demand sags as mortgage rates stay range bound

Applications for purchase mortgages drops for a fifth consecutive week to the lowest level since October, as mortgage rates continue to hover above 6 percent. Continue reading

Trump seeks to ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes

The president’s announcement was made against the backdrop of high inflation, which Trump blamed on former President Biden and Democrats in Congress. Continue reading

Referrals you never see coming: The lesson every agent needs

You’re never speaking to just one person. You’re speaking to their entire unseen network, Jeff Sibel writes. Real estate rewards long-term relationships more than short-term commissions. Continue reading

CoStar plans to slash spending on Homes.com through 2030

After investing heavily to create a fourth competing major real estate search portal, CoStar said Wednesday that it would cut spending on Homes.com by 35 percent this year. Continue reading

Newrez bets on AI with strategic investment in startup HomeVision

The top five lender and loan servicer says it’s already using HomeVision’s AI technology to evaluate collateral and will expand its capabilities to create an automated end-to-end underwriting platform, including income, assets and credit. Continue reading