Coldwell Banker recruits Boston team away from Compass

Katherine Bell and Maddy Petrini are bringing their Bell and Petrini team to Coldwell Banker’s Back Bay office. The team has done $47 million in sales this year, according to the brokerage. Continue reading

‘Selling Sunset’ drops Season 8 on Friday — and tea is already spilling

After the cast viewed screeners of the new season earlier this week, some took to social media in protest of so-called “lies” making the final cut. O Group founder Jason Oppenheim said the group’s dynamic keeps viewers returning for more. Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Matthew Villetto, Douglas Elliman

Learn how this new development expert got his start and what he’s predicting for the year ahead, including commercial conversions and branded rentals. Continue reading

Mauricio Umansky launches live coaching network for real estate

Weekly sessions that will take place on Fireside will provide established and aspiring real estate pros access to Umansky’s mentorship and coaching with a focus on entrepreneurship and sales
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Judge in Moehrl, Batton recused after revealing conflict of interest

Judge Andrea Wood, who oversaw the cases for years, said she discovered a relative’s spouse was a partner at a law firm in a case known as Moehrl. She recused herself in a surprise filing on Wednesday. Continue reading

I’m a real estate broker, but I’m no longer a Realtor. Here’s why I quit

Massachusetts broker Nadine Hiser outlines the differences between NAR-affiliated brokers and independents like her — and why her company, Key Realty Group, made the choice to leave NAR. Continue reading

Big Brother’s little brothers are watching you

Feeling like your listings are under scrutiny? They are. Bernice Ross lets you know more about the tools and techniques MLSs are using to ensure compliance with new commission rules. Continue reading

Ryan Serhant on ‘Owning Manhattan’, bold moves, branding

In an exclusive interview, the SERHANT. founder talks real estate reality and what it’s like to build a brokerage brand under the pressure of the spotlight. Continue reading

Top Florida indie The Keyes Company settles commission suits

The settlement was revealed in a new court filing, though the company has not said how much it might pay. The Keyes Company has more than 4,000 agents working across Florida. Continue reading