Agents are ‘fighting uphill’ — but there’s still opportunity

The shifting market, new buyer behavior and new technology are changing how brokers approach their business, Anthony Lamacchia, Alex Vidal and Leo Pareja told attendees at Inman Connect San Diego on Wednesday. Continue reading

Kevin Sears says NAR ‘is going in the right direction’ since commission suit

Sears was optimistic, but said that NAR membership is projected to drop by 150,000 members and that the organization will face a $30 million deficit. Continue reading

Compass boasts 10 all-time high metrics in 2nd quarter earnings

Revenue was up 21.1 percent year over year to $2.06 billion, marking a new all-time high for the brokerage. Transactions were also up 20.9 percent year over year, even as transactions in the market overall dropped by 0.9 percent. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Experience over time creates trust

Strategic, experienced and caring, find out what Susan Katz has learned during her 30-plus years in the real estate business and how she puts it to work for her clients. Continue reading

Why most real estate blogs fail (and how to drive traffic with yours)

Marketing expert Jon Krabbe deconstructs the common mistakes you might be making and offers a smarter content plan for your blog. Continue reading

10 signs you’re working across the table from an inexperienced agent

We’ve all been new at some point in our real estate careers. Annette DeCicco shares ways to spot an inexperienced agent if you’re the more seasoned pro in a transaction, and mistakes to avoid if you’re a newbie. Continue reading

‘Hoarding’ listings vs. seller’s rights? Oppenheim and Sher debate Clear Cooperation

Jason Oppenheim and Ivan Sher participated an intense debate about Clear Cooperation at Inman Luxury Connect. The issue remains among the most polarizing real estate has seen in years. Continue reading

Chris Heller and Heller the Home Seller team move to eXp Realty

Heller was affiliated with Keller Williams for nearly 15 years, and most recently was at OJO Labs before becoming chief growth officer at mortgage lender Lower. He will retain his position at Lower with the move. Continue reading

What luxury buyers want today, according to the experts

C-Suite executives from Douglas Elliman, Engel & Völkers and Sotheby’s International Realty discuss what buyers are looking for today in a panel conversation at Luxury Connect. Continue reading

1st-time buyers say ‘yes’ to older starter homes due to higher costs

New construction starter homes have become a thing of the past as costs continue to rise, according to a report from Cotality. More buyers are flocking to a new kind of starter home, which is older and smaller. Continue reading