Broker Spotlight: Leonie ter Brugge, The Agency Costa Blanca

Find out how luxury specialist Leonie ter Brugge brings her global perspective to serving clients who’ve fallen in love with Spain’s Mediterranean coastline. Continue reading

Defendant, plaintiffs in Nosalek commission case unite against DOJ

Defendant MLS PIN and plaintiffs Jennifer Nosalek, Randy Hirschorn and Tracey Hirschorn asked a district court judge for permission to respond to a statement of interest the DOJ filed in the case. Continue reading

Buyer agency contracts riddled with ‘unfair’ terms, CFA declares

The Consumer Federation of America, a watchdog group, examined 43 contracts from 37 states, most from state or local Realtor associations, and found practices it believes worthy of scrutiny. Continue reading

Energized by AI, brokerage leaders eye big tech spend in 2024: Triple-I

Nearly 70 percent of brokerage leaders who responded to the latest Inman Intel Index earlier this month expect to invest in technology in 2024, with many now saying artificial intelligence is top of mind. Continue reading

9 powerful leadership phrases that will transform your team

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

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

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

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

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

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