Maryland-based Keller Williams firm adds exec with luxury cred

Lesli Akers, a former president of KW Luxury Homes International, will serve as the strategic growth officer for Lucido Global, the company announced last week on social media. Continue reading

3 essentials for your all-hands-on-deck marketing meeting

There is no getting around the fact that your team’s marketing strategy needs an update. Here are three essential points to consider to adjust the sails for your brokerage messaging over the next few months. Continue reading

How to recruit the best property managers for your multifamily investments

Finding the right talent to manage your properties is a multifaceted process. Multifamily expert Michael Zaransky shares his best practices for matching the perfect personality to each property project. Continue reading

The Agency launches new market in La Jolla, San Diego

Located in La Jolla, the office marks the company’s 63rd location overall and 21st office in the state of California. Continue reading

The big iBuyers are getting brutalized in the stock market

Shares in Opendoor, Offerpad and Redfin all hit all-time low prices Friday. The milestones come after months of declines for companies across the real estate space. Continue reading

Real estate jobs hold strong even as sales slip, summer ends

Real estate hiring bucked seasonal expectations for September, reflecting steady payrolls despite a weakening sales environment, according to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continue reading

Referral fees from so-called ‘paper brokerages’ including Zillow inflate commissions by $15B a year: CEO

Calling it a “kickback scheme,” HomeOpenly CEO Dmitry Shkipin told the FHFA to ban referral fees charged by online brokerages — including Zillow — that don’t actually buy and sell property. Continue reading

7 essential types of writing every busy real estate agent should learn

You may not have gotten into real estate because of a love of writing, but that doesn’t mean you can’t learn to express yourself with skill. Let marketing expert Christy Murdock walk you through some of the writing elements you’ll encounter most often … Continue reading

Hurricane Ian’s devastating impact on Florida housing: The Real Word

In this episode of The Real Word, hosts Byron Lazine and Nicole White sit down to discuss the impact of Hurricane Ian on Florida housing, property description mistakes and how Fed policies will affect the housing market this winter. Continue reading

Redfin adds down payment assistance feature to website

Starting Thursday, homebuyers can scout down payment assistance programs on Redfin listings, thanks to the brokerage’s new partnership with Down Payment Resource. Continue reading