Howard Hanna in open rebellion against Clear Cooperation Policy

CEO Hoby Hanna sent a letter to NAR and the more than 70 MLSs the major real estate brokerage belongs to informing them that it will no longer consider itself bound by the policy. Continue reading

Discipline means prioritizing the needs of ‘future you’

Troy Palmquist offers insight to help you focus on what really matters for the future of your business, along with proven tools that get results. Continue reading

15 practical stress-relieving tips for high achievers

For many high-achieving real estate professionals, stress sneaks in quietly, even in the midst of what looks like success. Author Stacey Soleil offers insights designed to help you enjoy your top-producer status. Continue reading

Task Handwrytten’s 185 robots with your direct mail: Tech Review

Handwrytten’s 185 robots hold ballpoint pens to craft and automate the mailing of more than 15,000 pieces of mail a day. Continue reading

Say goodbye to paper: Anywhere agents go digital with InstaCard

Anywhere Real Estate is introducing a new way for its agents to connect with clients with no paper cards, no app downloads and no hassle. Through a new enterprise agreement Real Grader, agents now have access to InstaCard, a digital business card desig… Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Dirk Hmura, The Agency Portland, Oregon

Learn how this managing partner got his start, what fueled his growth and expansion, and who helped him achieve his success. Continue reading

Compass names Lacey Conway executive vice president of M&A

Conway joined Compass last spring when Latter & Blum was acquired by the brokerage and has served as a regional vice president since then. Now she will lead M&A strategy. Continue reading

Appraisal Institute ousts vice president amid ongoing turmoil

Craig Steinley was voted out Wednesday by a two-thirds majority of the Institute’s 28-member board, less than two weeks after a New York Times exposé surfaced harassment and misconduct allegations. Continue reading

Real estate marketing 2.0 seeks to double down on attention economy

New entrants, including Métier Maison and Luxboro, are deploying AI and other technology tools to enhance marketing content and videos amid a challenging time for the housing market. Continue reading

Home of serial killer ‘The Grim Sleeper’ at center of buyer lawsuit

Homebuyer Suyeon Park alleges the agents and brokerages on both sides of the deal failed to disclose the serial killer owned and lived in the home and contact from the murderer’s “deranged fans.” Continue reading