Top South Florida agent Danilo Tavares leaves Elliman for Corcoran

Tavares closed $90 million in sales volume in 2023 and co-listed that same year 12 Indian Creek, which was purchased by Jeff Bezos for $79 million. Continue reading

30 listing lead generation ideas for a post-NAR settlement market

If you want to build the listing side of your business in the wake of the NAR settlement, Jimmy Burgess has 30 practical, actionable, doable strategies tailor-made for this moment. Continue reading

3 advantages of tailoring your marketing strategy to niche buyers

When you think long and hard about who you’re speaking to and what they want to hear, The Agency’s Rainy Hake Austin writes, you’ll see your efforts rewarded with a full pipeline, satisfied customers and great ROI.  Continue reading

Mauricio Umansky’s 4 brokerage-building growing pains to watch for

With forethought and savvy decision-making, The Agency’s Mauricio Umansky writes, you can overcome your brokerage’s biggest obstacles. Continue reading

2022 Deal of the Year winner David Mayer returns to Compass

The 2022 REBNY award winner has decided to return to Compass after a nearly two-year stint over at Corcoran. He said Compass’ tech was “light years ahead of other brokerages.” Continue reading

R New York becomes 1st big brokerage to join NAR challenger

With the addition, roughly 800 agents will boost the American Real Estate Association’s membership by nearly 30 percent to about 3,800 members. Continue reading

How NAR’s settlement threatens Black Realtors and homebuyers

This is a moment in history when NAREB and our national leaders must stand up for justice and equality, writes Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose, president of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers. Continue reading

Brokers brace for NAR settlement to drive commissions south: Intel

A $418 million settlement in March by NAR caught agents and leaders by surprise. In a mixed bag of responses to the latest Intel Index poll, they shared their early reactions and existential fears. Continue reading

WATCH: How agent compensation works in a post-lawsuit world

James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson discuss the shifting landscape of agent compensation following the proposed NAR settlement with Ed Zorn, vice president and general counsel for California Regional MLS. Continue reading