The Compass-Rocket listing partnership has agents in ‘wait-and-see’ mode

Compass rocked the industry with a partnership that displays its coming-soon listings on Redfin. Brokers are intrigued, but unwilling to make brash business decisions in response to the move. Continue reading

If your listing’s not selling, it’s not always price. It’s the positioning

When a home is positioned correctly, marketing feels easy, Josh Ries writes. When it’s not, no amount of exposure will be able to fix it. Continue reading

You’re not leading, you’re hovering: How to build team accountability

The difference between a high-performing brokerage and a burned-out one often comes down to a single leadership habit, Nick Schlekeway writes. Continue reading

See which states are looking to limit private real estate listings

Lawmakers in a growing number of states are proposing bills that would require broad public marketing of real estate listings. Continue reading

How I turn everyday market knowledge into scroll-stopping social content

Social media isn’t about creating something new, luxury agent Latham Jenkins writes. It’s about documenting your market, your land and your lifestyle. Continue reading

Mortgage rates surge upward amid Iran conflict

After a week in which the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate fell below 6 percent for the first time in more than three years, rates reversed, hitting 6.15 percent on Tuesday in response to overseas conflict. Continue reading

New anti-money laundering rule for cash purchases is now in effect

Under the new rule, when a legal entity or trust purchases a piece of residential real estate without the use of financing, closing or settlement agents must report details of the transaction. Continue reading

How an agent built a mom network — and a $100M real estate business

By digging into her interests, finding a niche and working her sphere, Megan Sullivan became one of Greenwich’s top-earning agents, highly regarded for her off-market deals. Continue reading

How top agents build a predictable pipeline instead of chasing leads

Focus on clear positioning, consistent content, strong relationships and simplified systems to build a business that attracts clients, Joe Killinger writes. Continue reading