Toronto-based Polsinello Team joins eXp Realty

Team lead Frank Polsinello said eXp Realty’s commissions and benefits “fit the bill perfectly” for the team’s needs. The team was ranked No. 16 for RE/MAX Canada this year. Continue reading

The top 7 amenities luxury homebuyers want in 2024

Luxury homebuyers are willing to pay top dollar for the amenities they want, but they’re very selective, Realtor Jonathan Pressman writes. Here are the most sought-after amenities this year. Continue reading

How to leverage your first virtual assistant in real estate

Hiring a virtual assistant is about giving yourself leverage so that you have time to focus on income-generating activities and building relationships, coach Verl Workman writes. Continue reading

Zillow Group names Jeremy Wacksman as new CEO

After five years back at the helm, Zillow Group co-founder Rich Barton steps down as CEO. Former COO Jeremy Wacksman takes the reins as the company charges past what Barton calls the “Portal 1.0” experience. Continue reading

Matterport exec alleges she was fired for raising business concerns

The former sales executive filed a lawsuit in California alleging “she was pushed out of the company because she raised concerns about illegal and unethical practices.” Continue reading

Should you talk politics? Only if you can keep it professional

Choose not to be offended. Have conflict resolution strategies in place. Stay calm, acknowledge the difference in opinions, and move on to other topics, Keller Williams’ Julia Lashay Israel writes. Continue reading

Consumer watchdog advises buyers to pay agents ‘2% or less’

The Consumer Federation of America also tells consumers not to agree to pay an agent just to see a home, but to sign a touring agreement with no financial obligation instead. Continue reading

Tell us about your biggest Inman Connect Las Vegas takeaways

An inspiring keynote? A stellar panel? We want to know what you saw, heard or read from ICLV that changed your perspective and your business. Continue reading

Travelers spent $21.2B booking through Airbnb last quarter

The leading short-term rental platform told investors that its share of revenue grew by 11 percent to $2.75 billion in the second quarter of this year. Travelers made 125.1 million total bookings in three months. Continue reading

8 key ways our team is preparing for Aug. 17

Here’s how team leader Carl Medford is being proactive and prepared as his team gears up for the changes that will follow the implementation of the National Association of Realtors’ settlement agreement. Continue reading