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9 powerful leadership phrases that will transform your team

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These nine pivotal phrases, when articulated daily, can significantly enhance your leadership impact, consultant Chris Pollinger writes. Continue reading →

The Agency Seattle’s No. 1 broker realigns with Engel & Völkers

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Alee Heidar is a rising star and was The Agency Seattle’s No. 1 broker for the last two years. Now he and his brother, Yama Heidar, have joined Engel & Völkers Kirkland. Continue reading →

Redfin’s focus on cost-cutting begins to pay off in Q4 earnings

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Redfin continued its recovery during the fourth quarter, with revenue declining 2 percent year over year to $218.1 million — a near 180 from its Q1 and Q2 showings where annual revenue declines topped 20 percent.  Continue reading →

Compass lifts agent count in Q4 but falls short of positive cash flow

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The fast-growing brokerage also suffered a net loss of $83.7 million in the quarter, which was an improvement compared to the loss one year earlier. Continue reading →

Mark Willis takes aim at Anywhere in ‘State of the Company’ remarks

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In his first Family Reunion address since returning as CEO of Keller Williams last year, Mark Willis called on agents to rise up and topple Anywhere, the world’s largest real estate franchisor. Continue reading →

Survey supports Realtors’ claims that commissions are negotiable

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Only 31 percent of homebuyers or sellers try to negotiate a lower commission, but 64 percent of those who do succeed, LendingTree survey finds. Continue reading →

Gary Keller says ‘right now, real estate is in a recession’

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The real estate industry took a beating in 2023 — rising mortgage rates froze home sales, consumer sentiment slid to new lows, several landmark lawsuits threatened buyer-broker commissions, and the National Association of Realtors couldn’t keep itself … Continue reading →

Redfin in crosshairs as new lawsuit targets buyer-broker commissions

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California resident Andrea Freedlund is suing on behalf of homesellers who paid a buyer agent in the four years before Redfin announced it was leaving NAR, according to a suit filed in federal court. Continue reading →

Star broker Jaime Richichi moves to Sotheby’s International Realty

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NYC Compass broker Jaime Richichi is taking her talents to Sotheby’s International Realty. Richichi’s home base will be SIR’s East Side Manhattan brokerage; however, she’s also licensed to serve clients at the brokerage’s East Hampton and William Pitt … Continue reading →

Extroverts beware: AI is giving real estate introverts the advantage

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Luxury consultant Chris Pollinger helps you discover how AI is revolutionizing real estate marketing, empowering introverts to shine and reshaping professional dynamics.  Continue reading →