Top-producing Florida mega team moves to Compass away from BHHS

The Riley Smith Group officially brought its 30-agent team to Compass on June 24. The move was a natural progression as the team looked to further evolve, Riley Smith said in a statement. Continue reading

Why real estate offers the biggest opportunity to new tech companies

It’s no secret that startups are risky business, but the real estate industry has a tradition of holding the door open for new tech. Expert Georg Chmiel weighs in on how this means big opportunities for burgeoning companies looking to make an impact. Continue reading

Keller Williams’ chief growth officer abruptly resigns after 3 months

Tony Rogers, who served as chief growth officer following 17 years as CMO of Walmart, has resigned from kwx. His departure comes less than a month after CEO Carl Liebert’s exit. Continue reading

Going beyond Pride: Practical ways to be an ally all year long

When you think of celebrating Pride, is it only in the month of June? Nick Acosta shares his personal message about growing up, the importance of community, and speaking out about Pride issues in the real estate industry. Continue reading

Want to know a property’s true value? Think digital

Technology-driven floor plans are a tool for helping depict the true value of a home and ultimately driving more well-informed financial decisions for buyers and sellers alike. Continue reading

5 things to know before choosing a geographic farm

When it comes to geographic farming, says Jimmy Burgess, this is the time to be real with yourself. The main reason farming efforts fail is a lack of consistency and commitment to executing on the marketing strategies needed for success. Continue reading

Fannie Mae’s latest forecast is a shocker: The Real Word

This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Fannie Mae’s new prediction for existing-home sales, summer marketing and the Marketeer. Continue reading

Uncertainty in real estate is inevitable. Use these tips to keep pushing ahead

Drown out the noise, and remain focused on service and networking, advises Christine Carr. If you do, periods of uncertainty can become less of a roadblock and more of an opportunity. Continue reading

Brown Harris Stevens appoints property management director

The New York City-based brokerage has named Richard Horovitz as its residential property management division’s senior vice president and director of residential property management. Continue reading