How commission changes could lead to transactional transparency

This journey is not without its challenges, broker Bob Mathew writes, but the rewards — enhanced transparency, consumer trust and a more competitive marketplace — are worth the effort. Continue reading

Empower homefront heroes with source of income freedom, fairness

This Memorial Day, Dr. Lee Davenport writes, in addition to words of gratitude and affirmation, it’s even more important that our veterans have access to affordable housing choices that accept their hard-earned benefits.  Continue reading

Keller Williams retreats on profit sharing cuts for defecting agents

The cuts, initially approved last summer, were set to go into effect this July. But as of this spring, Keller Williams was facing multiple class action lawsuits over the changes. Continue reading

What are you supposed to tell your clients now? The Download

In the face of so much rapid change and an often-frustrating lack of clarity from The Powers That Be, what the heck are you supposed to tell your buyers and sellers now? Continue reading

Redfin expands new compensation plan to agents in 25 more markets

With the expansion, Redfin Next is now available to agents in 36 markets nationwide, according to an announcement Friday. Redfin execs said the plan has “proven to be even better” than expected. Continue reading

SERHANT. snags sales of NYC new development from The Agency

The Agency repped the building’s sales for one year before SERHANT. stepped in to take the reins on the 21-unit UWS boutique luxury residence known as ‘Fifteen.’ Continue reading

What should I tell clients? Question leads to free-for-all at NAR midyear

May 6 remarks from Anthony Lamacchia spurred at least one NAR midyear attendee to leave the MLS Forum in protest, others to hurl steering accusations, and NAR’s senior counsel to intervene. Continue reading

S&S Christie’s International Real Estate launches in Vietnam

S&S Christie’s International Real Estate, was born through a collaboration with S&S Group, a conglomerate of ultra-luxury companies that span the automotive, timepiece, fashion, art and, now, real estate sectors. Their first office will open … Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Seth Kaufman, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty

Find out how this chief sales officer oversees operations for 1,300+ agents and 10 managing brokers across 32 offices along the east coast of Florida. Continue reading